Description
Why It’s Done:
• To check for vitamin C deficiency (scurvy), which can cause symptoms like fatigue, bleeding gums, joint pain, and poor wound healing.
• To evaluate nutritional status, especially in people with poor diets, alcoholism, or malabsorption issues.
• To monitor supplementation or investigate toxic levels if high-dose vitamin C is being taken.
Preparation:
• Fasting may be required, and it’s often recommended to avoid vitamin C supplements for 24 hours before the test. Follow your doctor’s instructions.
