Vegan/Vegetarian Panel Blood Test
Item # LC100056
Includes blood tests important for people following a plant-based diet

Vegan/Vegetarian Panel Blood Test
Item # LC100056
Includes blood tests important for people following a plant-based diet
Vegetarians and vegans need to keep tabs on specific nutrient levels to ensure they aren't deficient. This panel includes a complete blood count (CBC), comprehensive metabolic panel, lipid profile, ferritin, iron and total iron binding capacity, folate, vitamin B12, 25-hydroxyvitamin D and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
This panel contains the following blood tests important for people following a plant based diet:
Vegan/Vegetarian diets are popular and include many health benefits, such as reducing your risk of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Yet some vegan/vegetarians rely too heavily on processed foods, which can be high in calories, sugar, fat and sodium. Plus, they fail to eat enough fruits, vegetables, whole grains and calcium-rich foods, resulting in a poorly planned, nutrient depleted diet. The American Dietetic Association states that well-planned vegetarian/vegan diets can meet all nutrient requirements and are appropriate for all stages of life.1,2 This panel will help you determine if your vegan/vegetarian diet is planned well in order to meet your nutritional needs. Instructions This test may be done fasting or 2-6 hours after eating. Both ways provide valuable information, though 2-6 hours after a meal provides a more realistic assessment of the state of your blood in everyday life. Stay hydrated and take your medications as prescribed. Iron measurements following blood donations or transfusions should be delayed for one week. Avoid B12 and folate containing supplements for 12 hours preceding the test. The MMA test can provide more information on B12 status as high levels of MMA are a more sensitive marker of vitamin B12 deficiency. Note *Your requisition will show the CBC, CMP, and lipid profile as one single test - CBC/Chemistry profile (LC381822). References
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