25-Hydroxy Cholecalciferol (25-OH) Vitamin D3

Diagnosis of vitamin D deficiency, hypervitaminosis D, differential diagnosis of causes of rickets and osteomalacia, monitoring vitamin D replacement therapy 25-Hydroxy (Vitamin D3) test is done as a routine work-up to assess the sufficiency of Vitamin D, Insufficient vitamin D levels lead to thin, brittle bones. Vitamin D sufficiency prevents rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. Together with calcium, vitamin D also helps protect older adults from osteoporosis. It is also produced endogenously when ultraviolet rays from sunlight strike the skin and trigger vitamin D synthesis. Vitamin D obtained from sun exposure, food, and supplements Few food are the natural source of Vitamin D like flesh of fatty fish (such as salmon, tuna, and mackerel) and fish liver oils, Small amounts of vitamin D are found in beef liver, cheese, and egg yolks
Test Code | MolQ1003 |
Turn Around Time | Same Day |
Pre Test Information | Wrap in aluminium foil to protect the specimen from Sunlight. 12 -14 hrs (Overnight) fasting is preferred. |
Sample | Serum (1ml) |
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