Vitamin A

Vitamin A is an important nutrient in the body.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
7 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Vitamin A

Test specifications

Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
7 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Vitamins

  • Vitamin A

About this test

This whole blood test is for the essential fat soluble Vitamin A, essential for cell growth, immune function and vision, amongst other important functions. Being fat soluble, it is stored well in the body - but this feature also makes it possible to overdose through supplementation.

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 6.3/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 31st percentile of vitamins tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 4.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 7 days.

  • Results and follow-up 7.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 7.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.

  • Value for money 2.2/10

    £158.25 against a median of £85.00 for the 73 similarly sized vitamins tests we track (+86%).

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  • At-home test
8.8 / 10 Three common deficiencies bundled below the market median