Vanadium

ToxicologyAlso known as: Vanadium 24h Ur-mCncAlso known as: Vanadium 24h Ur-mRateAlso known as: Vanadium 24h Ur-sRateug/L

Measures the concentration of the trace mineral vanadium within red blood cells.

Normal Range
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ug/L
Abnormal Levels
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Specimen Type
Blood

Why This Biomarker Matters

Vanadium testing is rarely used clinically. It may be ordered in specialized research contexts or when investigating unusual metabolic conditions, but normal dietary intake is generally adequate.

Overview

Vanadium is a trace mineral found in small amounts in the body and food sources. This test measures vanadium levels within red blood cells (RBCs). While vanadium has been studied for potential metabolic effects, routine vanadium testing is not standard clinical practice and is primarily used in specialized research or rare metabolic evaluations.

Research & Evidence

100 publications

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A novel electro-aluminothermic route to V-Ni alloys: Ca(VO)as the vanadium source.
RSC Adv · 2026
PMID: 42405077
Reduction and resistance of vanadate by Lysinibacillus fusiformis isolated from vanadium contaminated groundwater.
J Hazard Mater · 2026
PMID: 42322837
Crystallization regulation and electrochemical optimization of free-standing carbon nanofiber-confined vanadium oxide nanodots for advanced flexible zinc ion batteries.
Nanoscale · 2026
PMID: 42383553
Porous and luminescent Dy-doped Co-BTC MOFs for label-free detection of tetracycline and vanadium traces in water.
RSC Adv · 2026
PMID: 42405163
Triple synergy by one-step reductive smelting separation for full utilization of vanadium extraction tailings: Detoxification, Fe-Cr-V wear-resistant alloy preparation and co-production of Ti-rich residue.
J Hazard Mater · 2026
PMID: 42275964
Expression of concern for "Carcinogen-induced early molecular events and its implication in the initiation of chemical hepatocarcinogenesis in rats: Chemopreventive role of vanadium on this process' by Malay Chatterjee" [Biochim. Biophys. Acta (BBA) Mol. Basis Dis. 1772 (1) (January 2007) 48-59 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbadis.2006.10.019].
Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis · 2026
PMID: 42191264
A 3D-microfluidic paper-based analytical device for the kinetic-catalytic colorimetric determination of vanadium with smartphone-based readout.
Talanta · 2026
PMID: 41797168
Unraveling the synergistic pillar effect of dual-ion intercalation in metal-organic framework-derived vanadium oxide for ultra-stable aqueous zinc-ion storage.
J Colloid Interface Sci · 2026
PMID: 41895069
Physiological metal-based nanoparticles as bioactive agents for antimicrobial activity and wound repair: Strategies for hydrogel-mediated delivery.
Acta Biomater · 2026
PMID: 42303145
Recyclable RANEY® Ni-catalyzed hydrogen reduction for green and efficient production of VOfrom a vanadium-rich solution.
RSC Adv · 2026
PMID: 42405036

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed · 100 articles

Technical Information (LOINC Codes)

Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker

52893-5Primary
Vanadium [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma
nmol/L
5755-4
Vanadium [Mass/volume] in Red Blood Cells
ug/L
5757-0
Vanadium [Mass/volume] in Urine
ug/L
5756-2
Vanadium [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma
ug/L
5753-9
Vanadium [Mass/volume] in Blood
ug/L
50936-4
Vanadium [Moles/volume] in Urine
nmol/L
50937-2
Vanadium [Moles/time] in 24 hour Urine
nmol/(24.h)
51212-9
Vanadium [Mass/volume] in Body fluid
ug/L
5754-7
Vanadium [Mass/mass] in Hair
ug/g
60207-8
Vanadium [Mass/mass] in Tissue
ug/g
87447-9
Vanadium [Mass/volume] in Specimen
ng/mL
29931-3
Vanadium [Mass/volume] in 24 hour Urine
ug/L
87448-7
Vanadium [Mass/mass] in Specimen
ug/g
29932-1
Vanadium [Mass/time] in 24 hour Urine
ug/(24.h)
50933-1
Vanadium [Moles/volume] in Blood
nmol/L
50934-9
Vanadium [Moles/mass] in Hair
nmol/g
50935-6
Vanadium [Moles/volume] in Red Blood Cells
nmol/L

Available Lab Tests

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Vanadium Blood Test

$243.43