Quest Diagnostics Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nutrient Deficiency Test Panel
Type
Blood Testing
Biomarkers
9
Duration
30 min
Results
4 days
Comprehensive blood test measuring 8 nutrients potentially affected by inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
This panel assesses vitamin A, vitamin B9 (folate), vitamin B12 (cobalamin), vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, ferritin, and iron levels in your blood. These nutrients are crucial for overall health and can be impacted by IBD, hindering proper absorption. Testing helps identify deficiencies, enabling you and your doctor to determine if supplementation is necessary to improve your health and address IBD-related symptoms. Early detection and treatment of deficiencies are vital for preventing long-term health complications.
Key Details
- Nutrients Tested
- 1–30+ (varies by panel)
- Fasting Required
- Varies by specific test
- Sample Type
- Blood draw
- Turnaround
- 2–5 business days
- Common Use
- Deficiency screening, supplementation guidance
Who Is This For?
Vegetarians and vegans (at higher risk of B12, iron, and zinc deficiency). Older adults, as nutrient absorption decreases with age. Anyone on restrictive diets or with digestive conditions affecting absorption. People experiencing unexplained fatigue, brain fog, poor wound healing, or hair loss. Athletes with high nutrient demands from training.
What's Included
Preparation Required
Fasting for 8–10 hours is recommended for some nutrient tests but not all — check with your provider. Continue taking your regular supplements unless told otherwise (the test measures your steady-state levels). Morning draws are preferred for consistent results.
Biomarkers Tested
9A fat-soluble vitamin essential for vision, immune function, skin health, and cell growth. Both deficiency and excess can cause health problems. Levels are tightly regulated by the liver.
Vitamin B9 (Folate) is crucial for DNA synthesis and repair. Low levels can lead to anemia and other health issues.
Essential for nerve function, DNA synthesis, and red blood cell formation. B12 deficiency can cause anemia, neuropathy, fatigue, and cognitive impairment. Common in vegans, vegetarians, older adults, and those taking metformin or acid-reducing medications.
The best indicator of overall vitamin D status. Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption, bone health, immune function, and mood regulation. Deficiency is extremely common, especially in northern latitudes, and linked to increased disease risk.
Imbalances in gut pH influence short-chain fatty acid production and their effects.
Essential for blood clotting and bone metabolism. Vitamin K activates proteins needed for blood coagulation and calcium regulation in bones. Deficiency increases bleeding risk and may contribute to osteoporosis.
The primary iron storage protein. Ferritin reflects total body iron stores and is the first marker to drop in iron deficiency. However, ferritin also rises with inflammation, infection, and liver disease, which can mask true iron deficiency.
A mineral essential for oxygen transport (in hemoglobin), energy production, and immune function. Serum iron measures the amount circulating in blood, but ferritin and TIBC provide a more complete picture of iron status.
Essential for DNA synthesis, cell division, and red blood cell formation. Folate deficiency causes megaloblastic anemia and, during pregnancy, increases the risk of neural tube defects. Works closely with vitamin B12.
+ $6.00 Physician Service Fee
- Category
- Diagnostic
- Sample Type
- Blood draw
- Duration
- 30 min
- Results
- 4 days