Test Details
VITAMIN D TOTAL
Patient Preparation:No special preparation is required
Vitamin D test is done to determine if you have a vitamin D deficiency.
Why Take this Test
Low vitamin D can deeply affect your bone and muscle health that can further contribute to complex health problems. Hence, health care providers recommend he test if you have the above symptoms. Low vitamin D can increase risk of cardiovascular disease and breathing trouble.
Is this Test For You
Your doctor would recommend you to do a vitamin D test if you have the following symptoms:
Bone Weakness
Muscle Pain
Hair Loss
Fatigue & Tiredness
Bone Weakness
More Information
Vitamin D plays a vital role of absorbing calcium and maintaining strong bones for a lifetime. Vitamin D can be obtained from dietary sources as well as by breakdown of cholesterol in presence of direct sunlight.
Reference Values Of Vitamin D Blood Test Levels
Condition Values ng/ml
Deficient Less than 10
Insufficient Between 10 and 30
Sufficient Between 30 and 100
Toxicity Toxicity
Interpretations
Condition Values ng/ml
Deficient Less than 10
Insufficient Between 10 and 30
Sufficient Between 30 and 100
Toxicity Toxicity
Sample: Serum (2 mL)
Methodology: CLIA