Vitamin D (25-OH) near me in Allahabad

Also known as 25-Hydroxy Cholecalciferol

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Male, Female

Test Preparation

No special preparation required

Understanding Vitamin D (25-OH) in Allahabad

What is Vitamin D (25-OH) in Allahabad?

Vitamin D helps our body absorb calcium and phosphorus, and maintain strong bones and teeth. Vitamin D (25-OH) test measures the level of Vitamin D (25-OH) and two of its metabolites D2 (Ergocalciferol) and D3 (Cholecalciferol) in the blood which is a useful indicator of many bone related problems.

The prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency is quite common across all age groups. If your Vitamin D levels are low you may experience bone pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, and mood changes.

This test helps in diagnosis of osteoporosis (bone weakness), rickets (bone malformation), and osteomalacia (bone softening).

Eating foods containing Vitamin D in addition to taking supplements and proper exposure to sun can help keep your Vitamin D levels within the normal range.

What does Vitamin D (25-OH) measure?

Vitamin D Test measures the levels of Vitamin D in the blood. Two forms of vitamin D can be measured in the blood, 25-hydroxyvitamin D and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D. The 25-hydroxyvitamin D is the major form found in the blood and is the relatively inactive precursor to the active hormone, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D. Because of its long half-life and higher concentration, 25-hydroxyvitamin D is commonly measured to assess and monitor vitamin D status in individuals.

The 25-hydroxyvitamin D test is done to determine the level of Vitamin D in your blood, whether it is low or higher than normal. Low levels can be seen if a person is not getting enough exposure to sunlight or enough dietary vitamin D to meet his or her body's demand or if there is a problem with its absorption from the intestines (cystic fibrosis, crohn’s disease, who have undergone gastric bypass surgery). Sometimes, medicines used to treat seizure (Phenytoin) can cause Vitamin D deficiency by interfering with transformation to 25-hydroxyvitamin D in the liver. Severe liver and kidney diseases can also cause vitamin D deficiency. High levels reflects excess supplementation of the vitamin.