Vitamin A (Retinol)
Vitamin A is essential for retinal night vision, mucosal defense integrity, and healthy skin turnover.
Test your personal value
Enter the number from your lab report to instantly see how it compares to reference ranges.
Physiological Reference Ranges
The ranges below represent standard adult physiological values. Your laboratory's printed reference range always takes precedence.
0.3 – 0.8 mg/L
0.3 – 0.7 mg/L
0.3 – 0.8 mg/L
What does a low result mean?
A modest decrease can accompany low dietary intake of colorful vegetables or healthy dietary fats.
What does a high result mean?
An elevated level usually reflects recent multivitamin or cod liver oil supplementation.
Questions ready for your doctor
Bring these questions to your next consultation to discuss with your healthcare practitioner:
- Does my current diet meet my vitamin A requirements comfortably?
- Are plant provitamin sources (carrots, sweet potatoes) sufficient?
- Is a repeat test suggested?
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Important information — Medical notice
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