Vitamin D (25 Hydroxy)

Measures vitamin D levels; assesses bone health status

About This Test

This diagnostic test measures 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in serum to assess vitamin D status and nutritional deficiency. The test identifies vitamin D deficiency and related conditions. Healthcare providers order it when patients show symptoms including fatigue, bone/back pain, muscle pain, depression, bone weakness, fractures, or hair loss. It's also used to monitor individuals on vitamin D replacement therapy. Low vitamin D correlates with poor calcium absorption, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, increased fall risk, and in children, rickets.

Used For

Identify vitamin D deficiency and related conditions, monitor vitamin D replacement therapy. Recommended when experiencing fatigue, bone/back pain, muscle pain, depression, bone weakness, fractures, or hair loss.

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