Nutritional Health Bundle
Vitamins and minerals are vital micronutrients required for maintaining normal bodily functions, health, and development. Since the body cannot produce these nutrients, they must be obtained through diet. The Nutritional Bundle Test measures key vitamins and minerals to help identify potential deficiencies or imbalances.
Test details
Sample type
Blood
Time of day
No specific time needed
Fasting required
No
Results timeframe
Within 7 days
Preparation
No special preparation required.
What's measured in this test
B12 Only
Checks vitamin B12 needed for nerves and blood.
Manganese Whole Blood
Measures manganese for bone and brain.
Serum Folate Only
Checks folate, needed for blood and pregnancy.
Common reasons for testing
- Assessing nutritional status – Evaluates levels of essential vitamins and minerals to ensure adequate nutrition.
- Identifying deficiencies – Helps detect specific nutrient deficiencies that may affect health.
- Monitoring supplementation – Tracks the effectiveness of dietary supplements in correcting nutrient imbalances.
- Investigating symptoms – Explores potential nutritional causes of symptoms like fatigue, weakness, or impaired immune function.