Comprehensive nutritional assessment designed for patients who have undergone bariatric surgery or are at risk for nutrient deficiencies. Evaluates key vitamins (B12, folate, D, A, E) and minerals (iron, zinc, copper, magnesium) that are commonly affected by malabsorption. Essential for monitoring post-surgical nutritional status and preventing deficiency-related complications.
This panel measures seven micronutrients — copper, zinc, and vitamins A, D, E, K1, and B1 — that are commonly depleted when fat absorption or overall intake is reduced, as often happens after bariatric surgery or with restrictive eating patterns. Grouping fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K1) together is meaningful because they share absorption pathways, so a shortfall in one can hint at broader malabsorption rather than an isolated dietary gap. Pairing copper and zinc is also deliberate: these two minerals compete for absorption, and high zinc intake (including from supplements) can quietly drive copper down, so seeing them side by side helps interpret an imbalance neither value would reveal alone. Vitamin B1 (thiamine) rounds out the panel because it depletes quickly and matters for energy metabolism and nerve function. From one blood draw you get an actionable snapshot of where you stand, letting you adjust diet or supplementation and re-test over time — more convenient and typically better value than ordering each marker separately. Results are educational and best reviewed with your clinician, especially if you are managing post-surgical nutrition.
For athletes & active people
For athletes, several of these markers tie directly to training capacity and recovery: thiamine and vitamin D support energy metabolism and muscle function, while zinc and copper contribute to immune resilience and antioxidant defenses under heavy training loads. Because high-volume training, sweat losses, and aggressive supplementation can shift these levels, periodic testing helps you fine-tune intake rather than guess. That said, this panel was designed primarily for nutrient-status monitoring in malabsorption contexts, so athletes without absorption concerns may find it most useful as a targeted micronutrient check rather than a routine performance panel.
Order online
Choose your lab and check out. We send your lab requisition automatically — no doctor visit needed.
Get your sample collected
Visit a lab service center near you for a quick blood draw (or book at-home phlebotomy where available).
See your results
Your results land in your Insider portal, ready to review and act on — that easy.
Insider panel price
$245.67$790
3.2× less than retail
Versus the typical direct-to-consumer retail cost of ordering these tests individually (illustrative — consumer prices vary by provider and region). Your $20 order fee is waived as an Insider.
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