Fat-soluble vitamins are important for health because they play a vital role in maintaining various bodily functions.
• Vitamin A is essential for maintaining healthy vision, skin, and immune function.
• Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and is essential for maintaining strong bones and teeth.
• Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant, which helps protect cells from damage and supports the immune system.
• Vitamin K is necessary for the proper clotting of blood and the maintenance of healthy bones.
Additionally, fat-soluble vitamins can have beneficial effects on the brain, heart, and other organs. Because fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body's fatty tissue, it is important to ensure that an individual is getting enough of these vitamins through their diet or supplements to maintain optimal health. As these vitamins are stored in body, deficiency can take longer to develop, but it can be severe when it does. So, it is important to have a healthy balance of these vitamins in the body.
A person who is a digital nomad or works from home may benefit from getting a fat-soluble vitamin panel because they may not begetting enough of these vitamins through their diet or lifestyle. Fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamins A, D, E, and K, are stored in the body's fatty tissue and are not easily excreted, so it is important to ensure that an individual is getting enough of these vitamins to maintain optimal health. Additionally, people who have a more sedentary lifestyle may also have lower levels of these vitamins as they are not exposed to sunlight as much, which isa key source of vitamin D. Therefore, getting a fat-soluble vitamin panel can help identify any deficiencies and allow for appropriate supplementation or dietary changes.
Please note: The e-lab service is currently limited to the United States. However, the service is not available for individuals that reside in AZ, NY, NJ, RI, or Puerto Rico due to restrictions on 3rd party billing. Clients must also be 18 years of age or older to consent to and purchase a lab order.
Once you purchase an e-lab service, you will receive an email with information explaining your next steps, which includes setting up an account in our HIPAA-secured patient management system called Healthie, and filling out some required forms. Healthie is the platform we use to keep your sensitive and personal health information secure. You can set up the Healthie app on your mobile device for easy access.
e-Lab orders will be generated within 3-4 hours of receipt. The requisition form is made available to you within the Healthie's e-Labs tab. The e-lab order is sent directly from Healthie to Quest labs, so clients do not need to bring any paperwork with them to their blood draw appointment other than a valid photo id. You may take a copy of the requestion form to your appointment as a back-up.
Once your requisition is ready, you will need to contact your local Quest Diagnostic facility and set up an appointment for a blood draw. Lab order results are available within 30 days. You will also receive an email from us giving you some additional information about your results.
You can find a Quest Diagnostic lab here to schedule your blood-draw appointment.
You will want to be sure that you do all of the following after purchasing your e-lab:
By clicking the “Get Started Now!” button, you will be taken to the costs and billing page for this service. Please note that just clicking the button will not obligate you to purchase the service. However, if you do purchase an e-lab service and don’t use it, the money cannot be refunded. The cost of an e-lab is out-of-pocket; however a superbill can be provided to you for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement purposes.
