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84590 Assay of vitamin a

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: serum vitamin A, retinol level

Quantitative assay of vitamin A (retinol) concentration in serum or plasma, measured by liquid chromatography or fluorescence methods to assess nutritional status and fat-soluble vitamin absorption.

Clinical Context

Evaluates malabsorption, liver disease, or vitamin A toxicity/deficiency; low levels associated with night blindness, xerophthalmia, and immune dysfunction.

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Specialties

Clinical PathologyNutritionInternal Medicine

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