VITAMIN B2 RIBOFLAVIN (FAD)
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What is a VITAMIN B2 RIBOFLAVIN (FAD)?
The Vitamin B2 Riboflavin (FAD) test is a laboratory examination that measures the levels of riboflavin in the body, specifically in its active coenzyme form flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD). Riboflavin is essential for energy production, cellular function, and maintaining healthy skin and vision. Healthcare professionals recommend this test to evaluate nutritional status, detect deficiencies, and monitor metabolic or absorption disorders. By assessing riboflavin levels, clinicians can identify imbalances and guide dietary or therapeutic interventions to support overall health.
Additional Information
| Also known as/ Other names: | Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Serum, Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide (FAD), Serum, Vitamin B2 (FAD), Plasma, Active Riboflavin (FAD) |
| Parameters: | 1 |
| Recommended for: | M/F/Others |
| Sample Type: | Blood |
| Patient Preparation: | Avoid Vitamin B supplementation for 24 hours prior to sample collection |
| Reports: | Next Wednesday, counting from your test day |
FAQs
Healthcare professionals recommend it to detect riboflavin deficiency, evaluate absorption disorders, and monitor patients with metabolic or nutritional imbalances.
It helps identify riboflavin deficiency, malabsorption syndromes, metabolic disorders, and nutritional imbalances affecting energy production.
It may indicate poor diet, malabsorption, chronic illness, or increased metabolic demand leading to deficiency.
It may suggest excessive supplementation or altered metabolism, though high levels are less common.
Yes, children can safely undergo the test if clinically indicated.
Yes, certain drugs like antipsychotics or chemotherapy agents may interfere with riboflavin metabolism and test results.
Certainly, riboflavin-rich foods like dairy, eggs, and leafy greens can influence test outcomes.
Not usually. It is ordered when deficiency or metabolic issues are suspected.
