Micronutrients, B-Vitamin Panel

The Micronutrients, B-Vitamin Panel test contains 1 test with 7 biomarkers.

Micronutrients, B-Vitamin Panel Clinical Significance:

The B-vitamins are a group of water-soluble vitamins that play a critical role in cell metabolism, energy production, and the maintenance of central nervous function.

Micronutrients, B-Vitamin Panel, offered by Ulta Lab Tests, includes tests for Folate, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12. This comprehensive panel is designed to assess the levels of these essential nutrients, helping to diagnose deficiencies, monitor supplementation, and guide dietary recommendations.

How Testing Can Detect, Diagnose, and Monitor:

• Comprehensive Assessment: Measures levels of critical B-vitamins in the blood to provide a comprehensive overview of your nutritional status.
• Diagnosis of Deficiencies: Identifies deficiencies in any of the B-vitamins, which are crucial for preventing and managing conditions related to metabolic health, neurological function, and red blood cell formation.
• Monitoring and Optimization: Helps to monitor the effectiveness of dietary interventions or supplementation and ensures that nutritional intake is optimized for individual health needs.

Symptoms of B-Vitamin Deficiencies to Recognize:

• Folate: Fatigue, mouth sores, tongue swelling, and changes in skin, hair, or fingernail pigmentation.
• Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): Weight loss, emotional disturbances, impaired sensory perception, weakness, and periods of irregular heart rate.
• Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): Sore throat, redness and swelling of the lining of the mouth and throat, cracks or sores on the outsides of the lips (cheilosis) and at the corners of the mouth (angular stomatitis), and inflamed, red tongue.
• Vitamin B3 (Niacin): Digestive problems, inflamed skin, and mental impairment.
• Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid): Fatigue, insomnia, depression, irritability, vomiting, stomach pains, burning feet, and upper respiratory infections.
• Vitamin B6: Irritability, depression, confusion, mouth and tongue sores.
• Vitamin B12: Fatigue, weakness, constipation, loss of appetite, weight loss, and numbness and tingling in the hands and feet.

Benefits of Using Ulta Lab Tests:

• Ease of Access: The Micronutrients, B-Vitamin Panel can be ordered directly online through Ulta Lab Tests without the need for a doctor's prescription, facilitating easy and immediate access.
• Quick Turnaround Time: Results are delivered quickly to enable prompt action if imbalances are detected.
• Cost-Efficiency: Ulta Lab Tests offers competitive pricing, making this comprehensive panel affordable and accessible for routine monitoring.
• Confidentiality and Security: All test results are confidential and securely stored, available only through your private online account.

Conclusion: B-vitamins are essential for maintaining energy levels, good health, and well-being. The B-Vitamin Panel provided by Ulta Lab Tests offers a thorough assessment of these vital nutrients, enabling proactive health management. Whether you are dealing with specific health issues, monitoring supplementation, or simply aiming to optimize your dietary intake, this panel provides the necessary tools to understand and improve your nutritional status. Take advantage of the comprehensive, convenient, and cost-effective solutions offered by Ulta Lab Tests to ensure your body is receiving the nutrients it needs to function optimally.

Patients must be 18 years of age or greater.

Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is required. Avoid vitamin supplements for 24 hours prior to collection.

Reference Range(s)
≥18 years
Folate    >5.4 ng/mL
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)    78-185 nmol/L
Vitamin B2    6.2-39.0 nmol/L
Vitamin B3    ≤110 ng/mL
Vitamin B5    <275 ng/mL
Vitamin B6    2.1-21.7 ng/mL
Vitamin B12    200-1100 ng/mL
Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.