Blood collection at collection point
- After your order you receive instructions by email
- Make an appointment at a collection point near you
- Blood collection at 1,000+ locations across the Netherlands
Blood collection at collection point
- After your order you receive instructions by email
- Make an appointment at a collection point near you
- Blood collection at 1,000+ locations across the Netherlands
- Receive your results digitally by email
What is Vitamin A?
Vitamin A is an essential nutrient crucial for maintaining healthy skin, vision, and immune system function. It also plays a role in growth and development.
Why should you have Vitamin A tested?
Measuring vitamin A levels can be useful in diagnosing nutritional deficiencies or assessing overall health. It is particularly helpful for people with symptoms of a deficiency or for those at risk of excessive intake through supplement use.
What does it indicate?
The test results can show whether vitamin A levels fall within a healthy range. This helps in identifying both deficiencies and excesses, both of which can cause health problems.
What does a high Vitamin A level mean?
A high level of vitamin A may indicate excessive intake, which can lead to vitamin A toxicity. This can cause symptoms such as headache, nausea, dizziness, and in severe cases, liver damage.
What does a low Vitamin A level mean?
A low level of vitamin A may indicate a deficiency, which can lead to night blindness, an increased risk of infections, skin problems, and other health issues.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to what people usually want to know.
How does it work from order to result?
After ordering we generate a referral letter and email you the instructions. You pick a collection point yourself and book an appointment there. Blood is drawn at the location, processed at the lab, and your result arrives digitally.
How quickly can I get tested?
Usually very quickly. Collection points typically have slots within a few days, sometimes even same-day. It depends on how busy the location is. For a few specialist analyses we first ship collection materials, which takes a bit longer.
Do I need to book an appointment?
At most collection points yes. Some accept walk-ins. This is clearly indicated per location. You choose the location that works best for you.
