Fingerstick at home – no collection point needed
- You receive a fingerstick kit with clear instructions
- Easily collect a few drops of blood yourself
- Return via medical mail to the lab
Fingerstick at home – no collection point needed
- You receive a fingerstick kit with clear instructions
- Easily collect a few drops of blood yourself
- Return via medical mail to the lab
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 test Vitamin A levels?
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 those at risk of excessive intake due to 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 issues.
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 the home test work from A to Z?
After ordering we ship the collection kit to your home. You prick your fingertip, collect a few drops of blood, return it in the envelope, and receive your result digitally by email.
How do I collect my blood sample?
A small prick on your fingertip lets you collect a few drops into a tube. The instructions include step-by-step photos and video, so no guessing required.
How do I return the sample?
In the included return envelope with free shipping. Just drop it in the mailbox; the lab processes your sample as soon as it arrives.
