Core Vitamin and Micronutrient Test Panel
Optimal health starts at the cellular level. Your body depends on essential vitamins and micronutrients to produce energy, support your immune system, maintain healthy bones and muscles, protect brain function, and keep every organ functioning at its best. The ICare Core Vitamin & Micronutrient Test Panel provides a comprehensive evaluation of key nutrients that play a vital role in your overall health and well-being.
Even with a balanced diet, vitamin and micronutrient deficiencies are more common than many people realize. Because symptoms often develop gradually, deficiencies may go unnoticed until they begin affecting your energy, mood, immune health, or physical performance.
Whether you're experiencing unexplained fatigue, looking to optimize your nutrition, or taking a proactive approach to preventive healthcare, this panel provides valuable insights to help you and your healthcare provider personalize your wellness plan.
With ICare's concierge mobile laboratory services, advanced nutritional testing is delivered directly to your home, office, or preferred location.
What Does This Test Measure?
The Core Vitamin & Micronutrient Test Panel evaluates several essential nutrients that support your body's most important functions.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D plays an important role in:
Bone health
Muscle strength
Immune function
Calcium absorption
Overall wellness
Low vitamin D levels are common and may contribute to fatigue, muscle weakness, and decreased bone health.
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 supports:
Healthy red blood cell production
Brain and nerve function
DNA synthesis
Energy metabolism
Deficiency may contribute to fatigue, numbness, memory changes, and certain types of anemia.
Folate (Vitamin B9)
Folate is essential for:
Healthy cell growth
DNA production
Red blood cell formation
Pregnancy and fetal development
Low folate levels may contribute to anemia and fatigue.
Iron Studies
Depending on your provider's order, this panel may include:
Iron
Ferritin
Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC)
These tests help evaluate iron stores and identify iron deficiency, one of the most common nutritional deficiencies worldwide.
Additional Micronutrients
Depending on the specific panel selected, additional nutrients may include important minerals or vitamins that support:
Cellular metabolism
Immune health
Cardiovascular wellness
Muscle and nerve function
Healthy aging
Your healthcare provider will determine which micronutrients are most appropriate based on your health goals and medical history.
Who Should Consider This Test?
The Core Vitamin & Micronutrient Test Panel may be beneficial for individuals who:
Experience chronic fatigue or low energy
Have a restricted or specialized diet
Follow vegetarian or vegan lifestyles
Have digestive conditions that affect nutrient absorption
Are recovering from illness or surgery
Are beginning a wellness or weight management program
Want to optimize athletic performance
Are interested in preventive healthcare
Simply want a comprehensive evaluation of their nutritional health
This panel is ideal for anyone looking to better understand how nutrition may be impacting their overall health.
Why Is It Important?
Provides a broader picture of health, helps identify abnormalities, and supports personalized treatment decisions.
Preparation
Fasting (not eating or drinking anything except water) for 8-12 hours is recommended.
Turnaround
1-3 Business Days
Sample Type
Blood
What's Included
Physician Order
We provide the necessary doctor's order for this test.
Lab Fees
All laboratory processing fees are included in the price.
Digital Results
Secure, easy-to-read results delivered to your portal.
Important Information
How It Works
Book Online
Choose your test and checkout securely. We'll generate the order.
We Come to You
Schedule a mobile phlebotomist to visit your home or office.
Get Results
Receive your physician-reviewed results online in days.