Vitamin D Test

Tests Included (1+)

1. What is a Vitamin D test?

The Vitamin D test checks the extent of this essential substance in your blood. It is common to diagnose Vitamin D deficiencies or to monitor treatment for a known deficiency. The main function of Vitamin D is to aid in the absorption of calcium during bone formation. Vitamin D blood testing is often done to check your levels, so deficiencies are often corrected. Vitamin D testing could also be used to detect Vitamin D toxicity, a condition during which there's more than Vitamin D in the body.
 

2. When is the Vitamin D test recommended?

It is recommended:An inadequate level of Vitamin D is named a deficiency. A Vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency if you've got symptoms that suggest low levels.Testing may also be used to check a rare Vitamin D toxicity due to excess intake of Vitamin D supplements.Check your Vitamin D levels if you are being treated for a previously detected deficiency.
 

3. What does it measure?

The Vitamin D test is to measure:A Vitamin D Test measures the levels of Vitamin D in the blood.Two forms of Vitamin D can be processed in the blood: 25-hydroxyVitamin D and 1,25-dihydroxy Vitamin D.25-hydroxyVitamin D is the major form is found in the blood and is the relatively inactive precursor to the active hormone, 1,25-dihydroxy Vitamin D. Because of the long half-life and higher concentration, 25-hydroxyVitamin D is commonly measured to assess and monitor Vitamin D status in individuals

Booking Procedure:

• Fill the booking form on right side with Name, Address, Mobile no.
• Blood/Urine samples will be collected from your Home address. 10-12 hrs fasting is required.
• You need to make the payment by cash to OrangeHealth when Technician comes to pick up the samples OR Pay online after confirmation of booking.
• Reports will be couriered at your residence in 3-4 working days if hardcopy is opted. We will email the reports within 48-72 hrs on your email address mentioned while booking.

• Sample pickup at home
• Online reports within 48 hours