Standard Blood Tests
Zinc and selenium are not evaluated by standard blood panels at all, and vitamin D requires a separately ordered test. Standard blood panels do not detect subclinical nutritional deficiencies. Many patients incorrectly assume routine blood…
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Zinc and selenium are not evaluated by standard blood panels at all, and vitamin D requires a separately ordered test. Standard blood panels do not detect subclinical nutritional deficiencies. Many patients incorrectly assume routine blood panels give a comprehensive view of their nutritional status. The CBC measures red blood cells, white blood cells, hemoglobin, and iron, while the BMP evaluates basic organ function and a limited nutrient set.