Which tests verify nutrition-related laboratory values such as albumin, prealbumin, transferrin, and vitamins?

• A. Dysphasia
• B. Labs
• C. Aphasia
• D. Functional Status

Answer: (B)

Nutrition-related laboratory values are obtained through laboratory testing, which provides objective measurements of protein status and micronutrient levels. Albumin, prealbumin, and transferrin are markers tied to protein status, while vitamins are assessed through specific lab assays. In older adults, these tests help identify malnutrition risk and guide therapy, though individual markers can be influenced by inflammation, liver function, or hydration. The option describing laboratory testing best fits because it directly refers to obtaining these measurements. Dysphasia and aphasia describe language and communication disorders, not tests for nutrition. Functional status relates to a person’s ability to perform daily activities and does not provide laboratory measurements.