Vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7), serum (Vitamin K2, Menaquinone-7, Serum)
The test determines the level of vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7) - a form with a long circulation period in blood. Menaquinone-7 plays a key role in maintaining bone mineral density and vascular health. The study is used to assess vitamin K2 supply with prolonged supplement intake and in osteoporosis prevention.
Note: This test is NOT intended for screening vitamin status assessment.
What the test evaluates:
- Menaquinone-7 level in blood serum
- Vitamin K2 body supply
Biomaterial: Venous blood
The test determines the level of vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7) - a form with a long circulation period in blood. Menaquinone-7 plays a key role in maintaining bone mineral density and vascular health. The study is used to assess vitamin K2 supply with prolonged supplement intake and in osteoporosis prevention.
Note: This test is NOT intended for screening vitamin status assessment.
What the test evaluates:
- Menaquinone-7 level in blood serum
- Vitamin K2 body supply
- Draw blood fasting
- Exclude fatty food 24 hours before
Medications:
Vitamin K and anticoagulant preparation intake to be coordinated with attending physician
- With osteopenia and osteoporosis
- With vascular calcification
- For vitamin therapy monitoring
- In elderly patients
