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Which test should be done to determine iron, vitamin and magnesium deficiencies. Can all be done together in a single test.
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No not a single test , but u can do vitamin profile for complete vitamins , iron profile for iron related and magnesium (u can do serum electrolyte tests).
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Vitamin profile can be a bit expensive
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A single blood sample is enough for these tests.
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Iron level is done separately from Vitamin levels. I think Magnesium level test is not available in most of the places. The replacement therapy is started empirically .
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Iron profile, vitamin profile, magnesium are three individual tests but single blood sample is enough for all three tests
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gets supplements if any deficiency detected as directed by the physician you consult
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Cbc
Iron profile
Serum electrolytes
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can take multivitamin supplements for 1 or 3 months
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Single blood sample is enough to do every test for above said test...
Go to appropriate lab and get it done...
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Cbc magnesium levels d3 levels b13 levels
Serum ferritin levels
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All tests could be done together, CBC,serum iron profile, vitamin d and b 12, serum magnesium levels.
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First of all first consult with Physician for any deficiency signs.
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You need to visit a physician to assess where you have any signs of said deficiencies.
Its extremely atypical to develop such deficiencies barring iron if you are someone who is eating a balanced diet
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All can be done through blood tests
May I know ur symptoms?
Y do u want to get those tests done??
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Hiii
For iron please get tested for serum ferretin levels
And in vitamins get checked for specificaly vitamin D and B12 ( these are most common deficiency)
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For all three, you usually need a panel of blood tests. They can’t all be measured in one single test, but blood can be taken in a single blood draw (the lab then runs multiple tests on that sample).
Iron status
Serum ferritin -best marker for iron stores
Serum iron
Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)
Haemoglobin (from CBC )
Vitamins
Vitamin B12 level
Vitamin D (25-hydroxy vitamin D)
Folate (if needed)
Magnesium
Serum magnesium
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If you have any symptoms which have brought you to this question then I would suggest you to go to a doctor or book an online consultation and carry on from there. If you wish to get the tests done, many labs offer a “micronutrient panel” or “vitamin & mineral profile”, which includes iron studies, vitamin B12, vitamin D, folate, calcium, magnesium, and zinc. That way you don’t have to order each test separately.
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Caution - Interpretation should be done by a doctor, because results can be influenced by inflammation, recent supplementation, or other conditions
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Just go to lab and get it done ..they will take one blood sample and give you all results within 2-3days
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Hello Ma’am,
Iron, vitamin, and magnesium levels are checked through blood tests — commonly iron studies, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and serum magnesium. These can all be done together in one blood sample, but they come as separate tests in the lab.
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All test written by a doctor.
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Yes , you can do all tests together, Iron studies → Serum iron, Ferritin, TIBC, Transferrin saturation
Vitamins → Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Folate (sometimes Vitamin A, E, K if needed)
Minerals → Serum Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc (if suspected deficiency
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Iron deficiency → iron supplements + diet modification.
Vitamin D/B12 deficiency → oral or injectable supplements.
Magnesium deficiency → oral magnesium supplements or IV if severe
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Need few more details
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Dr. Vipul Damkondwar
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Recommended Tests:
Iron profile: Serum iron, ferritin, total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), and transferrin saturation are included in a comprehensive iron studies panel.
Vitamin profile: Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D can be measured with serum levels using separate tests but can sometimes be combined in a "vitamin panel" depending on lab availability.
Magnesium: Serum magnesium is ordered individually, though can be included in an extended micronutrient panel.
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Consult with a physician to determine which tests are necessary based on current symptoms, medical history, and risk factors.
Most diagnostic labs allow for these tests to be ordered together—request a combined blood draw for convenience.
Proper fasting or dietary restrictions may be needed before testing, as directed by the laboratory.
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Mild deficiencies may require repeat testing and correlations with clinical presentation.
Always interpret results in consultation with a healthcare professional, as normal serum levels may not fully exclude deficiency if tissue stores are depleted.
Supplementation should not be started without confirmation of deficiency and clinical guidance, as excess intake can cause toxicity
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Dr. Amit Bawalia
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Yes all test will be done in blood sample
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Dr. G S Prateek
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Bangalore
Complete blood count with peripheral smear, vit b12 , vit d3, serum electrolytes, ferritin should be enough. Test for other minerals also available but done only if we can find any signs of deficiency. Though all test are done at all labs it's better to get it done from a reputable place where testing is done at the same place as sample collection. Before doing test it s better to inform your doctor any problems you are facing so that proper test can be ordered according to your symptoms
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take a consultation with the required specialist
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dont start supplementation without testing and consulting
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Shahnaz
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7 yrs exp
Pune
Yes . Mostly you have to do iron profile , serum calcium ,
Vit B12 , D3 levels , serum magnesium levels . These test mostly come under package
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For iron= get iron proflie done along with cbc to look for HB. For vitamins these are individuals for each vitamin as vit. A,BCOMPLEX, C,D,E,K. And magnesium level. As these can be done with one time blood sample
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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Aurangabad
Yee, you can go for a comprehensive blood test package which includes all tests
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