These tests help assess your overall nutritional health and identify any deficiencies or excesses of essential nutrients.
Protein
- Albumin: A protein produced by the liver. Low levels may indicate malnutrition or liver disease.
Minerals
- Calcium: Essential for bone health. Low levels may increase the risk of osteoporosis.
- Magnesium: Involved in many body functions, including muscle and nerve function. Low levels may cause muscle cramps or weakness.
- Iron: Essential for red blood cell production. Low levels may cause iron-deficiency anaemia.
Vitamins
- Folic Acid: Essential for cell growth and development. Low levels may increase the risk of neural tube defects in pregnant women.
- Vitamin B12: Essential for nerve function and red blood cell production. Low levels may cause anaemia or neurological problems.
- Zinc: Involved in many body functions, including immune function and wound healing. Low levels may cause impaired immune function or delayed wound healing.
- Vitamin D: Essential for bone health. Low levels may increase the risk of osteoporosis.
Iron Status
- Iron: As mentioned above, low levels may cause iron-deficiency anaemia.
- Ferritin: A protein that stores iron in the body. Low levels may indicate iron deficiency.
- Total Iron Binding Capacity: Measures the amount of iron your blood can carry.
- Transferrin: A protein that carries iron in your blood.
- Transferrin Saturation: Measures the percentage of transferrin that is carrying iron.