{"product_id":"vegan-vegetarian-panel-pvv","title":"Vegan \/ Vegetarian Panel (PVV)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete Blood Count (CBC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin B12 \u0026amp; Folate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron studies (including iron, transferrin, transferrin saturation and ferritin)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium \u0026amp; Phosphate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCRP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiver function tests (including total protein, albumin, total bilirubin, ALP, GGT, AST and ALT) – also available as part of Liver Health\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin D (25-OH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epanel for vegetarians and vegans includes a \u003cstrong\u003eCBC, B12, folate, iron studies, vitamin D, calcium, magnesium, and liver function tests (LFTs)\u003c\/strong\u003e because these markers target the nutritional vulnerabilities most associated with plant‑based diets. A \u003cstrong\u003eCBC\u003c\/strong\u003e helps detect anaemia, which can arise when iron, B12, or folate intake is insufficient. \u003cstrong\u003eVitamin B12\u003c\/strong\u003e is essential because it is found almost exclusively in animal‑derived foods, making deficiency common without supplementation. \u003cstrong\u003eFolate\u003c\/strong\u003e is abundant in plant foods, but testing helps distinguish folate‑responsive anaemia from B12 deficiency, which has different clinical implications. \u003cstrong\u003eIron studies\u003c\/strong\u003e (especially ferritin) assess iron stores, which may be lower in individuals relying on non‑haem iron sources that are less efficiently absorbed. \u003cstrong\u003eVitamin D and calcium\u003c\/strong\u003e are included because deficiency is more likely when fortified dairy products are avoided, affecting bone health and metabolic function. \u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e supports neuromuscular and metabolic processes and can be low when intake of nuts, seeds, and legumes is insufficient. \u003cstrong\u003eLFTs\u003c\/strong\u003e provide insight into hepatic stress or metabolic changes that may accompany dietary shifts or supplementation practices. Together, these tests offer a high‑yield assessment of the most common reversible causes of fatigue, cognitive changes, metabolic imbalance, and low energy in vegetarian and vegan populations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurn around time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 days\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pathlab MyWay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45882461913148,"sku":null,"price":205.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/myway.pathlab.co.nz\/products\/vegan-vegetarian-panel-pvv","provider":"Pathlab MyWay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}