Vitamin A - Retinol Test at Home in Dubai
Also known as: RETINOL, VIT A
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About the Test
This test measures the level of vitamin A, in its retinol form, in your blood. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin important for vision, especially in dim light, as well as immune function, skin and the healthy lining of many tissues. Low levels can occur with poor dietary intake, fat-malabsorption conditions or liver disease, while excessive intake from high-dose supplements can push levels too high and cause harm. Doctors use it to check for deficiency in people with related symptoms and, occasionally, to assess suspected excess.
What is it? Vitamin A, measured here as retinol and sometimes labelled Vit A, is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for vision, immunity and healthy skin and tissues.
- Smart Report
- Home Collection
- DHA Licensed Staff
- Doctor Reviewed
Test Included: 1 Test
Vitamin A - Retinol(1 Test)
Vitamin A - Retinol test: purpose, preparation and results
Why take the Vitamin A - Retinol test?
- To check for vitamin A deficiency in people with poor intake, malabsorption or liver conditions
- To investigate symptoms such as poor night vision, dry eyes or frequent infections
- To assess possible excess in people taking high-dose vitamin A supplements
How to prepare for the Vitamin A - Retinol test
No fasting is required for this test unless it is combined with a fasting panel. If you take vitamin A or multivitamin supplements, mention this when booking, as your doctor may ask you to pause them beforehand so the result reflects your true baseline.
Understanding your Vitamin A - Retinol results
A low retinol level suggests deficiency that may benefit from dietary changes or supervised supplementation, while a high level can indicate excess intake, which carries its own risks. Because vitamin A balance is influenced by diet, supplements and liver health, discuss your result with a doctor before making any changes.
How to book the Vitamin A - Retinol test in Dubai
- 1Book your slot
Book on the site or WhatsApp — same morning or next day. Fasting reminders included.
- 2Your nurse visits
A DHA-licensed nurse does a ~20-minute draw at your home, office or hotel. Sealed kit.
- 3Lab processes it
Most of our tests are processed at AVM Labs, Dubai, a CAP-accredited laboratory with ISO 15189 accreditation from EIAC (No. LB-MED-227).
- 4Your doctor reads it
A BestDOC doctor reviews the results, then the report lands on email + WhatsApp with notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anything else? Ask on WhatsApp — we usually reply in three minutes.
No fasting is needed unless your doctor has combined it with a fasting panel such as a lipid profile. You can eat and drink normally before the nurse's visit.
This is a specialised vitamin assay, so results take around 7 days and are sent to you on WhatsApp and email after a doctor has reviewed them.
If you take vitamin A or multivitamins, let us know when booking. Your doctor may ask you to pause them for a period so the reading reflects your body's true level rather than a recent dose.
Poor vision in low light, dry or irritated eyes, dry skin and a tendency to frequent infections can be associated with low vitamin A, though these can have many other causes as well.
Yes. Because it is fat-soluble, vitamin A can build up with high-dose supplements and become harmful. That is one reason a doctor should guide any supplementation rather than self-dosing.
A DHA-licensed nurse collects the sample at your home, office or hotel across Dubai in about 20 minutes, with same-morning or next-day slots available.