Vitamin B2 in serum (riboflavin) (Vitamin B2, Riboflavin, Serum)
The test determines the level of vitamin B2 (riboflavin) in blood serum - a water-soluble vitamin participating in energy metabolism, cellular respiration, and enzyme system function. The study detects vitamin B2 deficiency, which can develop with unbalanced diet, GI tract diseases, nutrient absorption disorders, and elevated physical or mental loads.
Biomaterial: Venous blood
- Draw blood fasting
- Avoid intense physical activity 24 hours before
Medications:
If possible, discontinue vitamin preparations and complexes 24-48 hours before
If discontinuation is not possible, indicate medications taken
- Chronic fatigue and reduced work capacity
- Cracks in corners of the mouth, mucous membrane inflammation
- Dry and flaking skin
- Vision disorders, light sensitivity
- Frequent infections
- GI tract diseases
- Growth and development delay in children
Recommended for patients with hypovitaminosis symptoms, GI tract diseases, elevated physical/mental loads, children with growth delay, patients taking B vitamin complexes
Low vitamin B2 - riboflavin deficiency - energy and redox metabolism disorder
Normal level - sufficient vitamin B2 supply
Elevated level - usually associated with vitamin preparation intake
Important: Deficiency correction performed by physician.
