Serum Vitamin E Level

What is the Serum Vitamin E Level Test?

Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects body tissue from harm caused by unstable chemicals known as free radicals.

A vitamin E test can:

• Check your vitamin E intake.
• Check your vitamin E absorption. Certain illnesses affect the body’s digestion and utilization of nutrients like vitamin E.
• Premature newborns need vitamin E. Vitamin E insufficiency can cause significant difficulties in premature newborns.

Why Done? 

The test is needed if you have symptoms of vitamin E deficiency (not obtaining or absorbing enough vitamin E) or excess (getting too much vitamin E):

Deficiencies in vitamin E include

• Vision issues
• Muscle ache
• Slow reflexes
• unsteady walking

Procedure: 

A blood sample is needed. 

How does one prepare for the test? 

You must fast for 12 hours. Don’t drink alcohol 24 hours before the sample pick-up.

Required Documents for the Serum Vitamin E Level Test:

• A doctor's prescription. 
• A valid government ID.

After Care: 

No care is required.

The cost of a Serum Vitamin E Test  in Delhi: 

The cost of the Vitamin E Serum Test varies by region and facility. So, get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centres like Ganesh Diagnostic. It is staffed by trained and experienced professionals to assure patient and visitor safety.