Dr Lal PathLabs MICRONUTRIENT DEFICIENCY SCREEN Test  (12 Tests)

MICRONUTRIENT DEFICIENCY SCREEN  Micronutrients though required in small amounts, are essential for proper growth and development of the human body. Micronutrient deficiencies (popularly known as Hidden Hunger) affects the health, learning ability as well as productivity contributing to malnutrition and underdevelopment. Micronutrient deficiencies affect all ages, the groups most susceptible to deficiencies are pregnant and lactating women, young children because of relatively high need, chronically ill patients and alcoholics. It can lead to night blindness, Bitots spot, keratomalacia, growth retardation, impaired skeletal development, anemia, decreased immunity, dermatitis, diarrhea, defective pigmentation, cardiomyopathy, peripheral neuropathy etc. Early diagnosis can help to initiate appropriate supplementation so that harmful effects of these deficiencies can be prevented and proper nutrition can be assured.

Patients should refrain from vitamins, mineral or herbal supplements and sea/fresh water fish one week prior to specimen collection. Overnight fasting is mandatory. If Gadolinium, Iodine or Barium containing contrast media has been administered, the specimen should not be collected for 96 hours. Test Sample Type: BLOOD