Vit A is a nutrient which plays role in vision especially in low light, cell division, reproduction, maintaining healthy teeth and immunity. It also has antioxidant properties against free radical damage. It is a group of unsaturated organic compounds including beta carotene(carotenoids), retinol and retinal and retionoic acid. Vit A is stored in the lacrimal gland as fatty acid esthers.
Interpretation: Vitamin A deficiency is characterized by; Dry skin, dry eyes, night blindness, infertility, delayed growth, throat and chest infections, poor wound healing and acne.
Sample: Arm vein blood .Nonfasting
Working day: Thursday
Result Time: Next day 6:00 PM
