Accesa Vitamin A
This test measures the level of Vitamin A in your blood.

Vitamin A is found in a variety of foods. It helps the retina, a structure in the eye, detect light and can influence the amount of acne in the skin.

Vitamin A deficiencies can occur from decreased intake of foods containing the vitamin, poor absorption, or external interference from chemicals. Deficiencies can cause night blindness and a weakened immune system. Vitamin A can be replaced by oral supplementation.

Excessive Vitamin A levels can also cause problems, including vomiting, hair loss, stomach pain, and dry skin.

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Accesa Vitamin B9
This test measures the level of Vitamin B9, also known as Folate or Folic Acid, in your blood.

Vitamin B9 is essential for cell health and red blood cell production. Deficiencies can contribute to anemia, an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, and mood disorders.

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Accesa Vitamin B12 Test
This test measures the level of Vitamin B12 in your blood.

Vitamin B12 is essential for cell health and red blood cell production. Deficiencies can contribute to anemia, fatigue, weight gain and suboptimal nerve function.

A level greater than 211 pg/mL is considered normal.

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Accesa Vitamin C Test
This test measures the level of Vitamin C in your blood.

Vitamin C is needed in tooth, bone, and tissue health in addition to wound healing. Deficiencies can lead to a condition called scurvy which is characterized by fatigue, tooth loss and a depressed mood.

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Accesa Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy Test
This test measures the level of Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy in your blood.

The Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy Test is the best measure of a body's Vitamin D status. Recent studies suggest that the level in the body should be above 32 ng/mL. Adequate Vitamin D is important for maintaining healthy bone and it may also be involved with reducing cancer risk.

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Accesa Copper Test
This test measures your blood Copper level.

Copper is important in tissue health. In particular, it is vital in maintaining skin and blood vessel elasticity and in the formation of collagen.

Copper also plays a critical role in energy production, immunity, gland function, and reproductive health.

Symptoms of copper deficiency include fatigue, eye problems, and numbness and tingling, anemia, and chronic infections. People who have had gastric bypass surgery are more susceptible to copper deficiency.

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Accesa Ferritin Test
This test measures the blood Ferritin level.

Ferritin is a storage form of iron that reflects the total amount of iron stored in the body at any given time.

Low ferritin levels suggest that the body's iron stores are depleted. This can be due to insufficient intake or an increased need in the body for iron.

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Accesa Iron & TIBC
This test measures the blood Iron, Iron Saturation, TIBC and UIBC levels.

The Iron component measures the amount of iron circulating in the blood. The TIBC level measures how well proteins in the blood can bind iron. The Iron/TIBC ratio, or Iron Saturation, is calculated to determine how well the body binds iron and transports it.

In iron deficiency anemia, the Serum Iron is typically low, the TIBC is high, and the Iron Saturation is low.

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Accesa Magnesium Test
This tests measures your blood Magnesium level.

Magnesium is used in hundreds of chemical reactions in the body. The majority of it is stored in the bones.

Magnesium helps muscles function properly and is important in blood sugar regulation. It also plays an important role in energy production, protein synthesis, and immunity.

A deficiency of magnesium can cause muscle weakness, fatigue, loss of appetite, and nausea.

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Accesa Zinc Test
This test measures the blood Zinc level.

Zinc is important for skin and nail health. A zinc deficiency can cause hair loss and acne. It can also cause memory loss, decreased appetite and painful menstrual periods.

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Accesa Iron Panel
The Iron Panel measures your Ferritin, Iron and TIBC levels.

Ferritin is a storage form of iron that reflects the total amount of iron stored in the body at any given time. The Iron test measures the amount of iron circulating in the blood. The TIBC level measures how well proteins in the blood can bind iron. The Iron/TIBC ratio, or Iron Saturation, is calculated to determine how well the body binds iron and transports it.

Low ferritin levels suggest that the body's iron stores are depleted. In iron deficiency anemias, the serum Iron is typically low, the TIBC is high, and the Iron Saturation is low.

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Accesa Mineral Panel
The Mineral Panel measures your Calcium, Copper, Ferritin, Iron and TIBC, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc levels.

Muscle, Bone, Skin and Hair Health
Calcium is vital for bone health and repair, muscle function, and blood clotting. Phosphorus helps the nerves, bone and muscles stay healthy. Zinc is important for skin and nail health as well as memory.

Immunity, Energy and Reproductive Health
Copper is important for energy production, immunity and reproductive health. Magnesium also helps with energy production and immunity. Ferritin, Iron and TIBC function in keeping red blood cells healthy.

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Accesa Vitamin Panel - Standard
This vitamin panel measures your blood levels of Vitamins B9 and B12.

Vitamin B9, also known as folic acid, is important for cell health and red blood cell production.

Vitamin B12 is vital for a number of metabolic processes, including overall health and energy production. A deficiency in Vitamins B12 can cause anemia, fatigue, and poor sleep.

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Accesa Vitamin Panel - Comprehensive
This vitamin panel measures your blood levels of Vitamins A, B6, B9, B12, C, D, 25-Hydroxy & E.

Vitamin A is important for vision and skin health.

Vitamin B6 is important for nerve function and serotonin production. Isolated B6 deficiencies can lead to poor nerve function and a depressed mood.

Vitamin B9, also known as folic acid, is important for cell health and red blood cell production.

Vitamin B12 is vital for a number of metabolic processes, including overall health and energy production. A deficiency in Vitamins B12 can cause anemia, fatigue, and poor sleep.

Vitamin C is needed in tooth, bone, and tissue health in addition to wound healing.

The Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy Test is the best measure of a body's Vitamin D status. Recent studies suggest that the level in the body should be above 32 ng/mL. Adequate Vitamin D is important for maintaining healthy bone and it may also be involved with reducing cancer risk.

Vitamin E Test is a fat soluble vitamin. It is an antioxidant in the body and plays an important role in nerve function. Deficiencies in Vitamin E can cause anemia and poor nerve function.

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