Vitamin D-1,25-Dihydroxy Serum

Vitamin d 1 25 dihydroxy test is mainly done in cases of abnormal calcium levels. This may mainly occur in patients with chronic kidney diseases, where the vitamin D levels are suspected to be affected due to faulty metabolism. It may also be done in cases of parathyroid disorders and rickets. It may be done to diagnose any genetic predisposition to vitamin D deficiency. 

Vitamin d 1 25 dihydroxy test measures the level of 1,25 Dihydroxy vitamin D in the blood. 

The Vitamin D-1, 25-Dihydroxy serum test is used to measure the levels of 1, 25-dihydroxy vitamin D, the active form of vitamin D in blood serum. They play essential roles in maintaining healthy bones and other body functions.

The results of the test will be interpreted by your healthcare provider.

Low levels may occur in chronic renal impairments and also in cases of hypoparathyroidism. High levels may occur in hyperparathyroidism or due to certain diseases like sarcoidosis and lymphomas.

Your healthcare provider will use the results of your Vitamin D-1, 25-Dihydroxy test, along with other test results and your medical history to determine if you have a vitamin D deficiency and advise on necessary treatment.

A vitamin d 1 25 dihydroxy test is a blood test. During a blood test, a health care professional will take a blood sample from a vein in your arm, using a small needle. After the needle is inserted, a small amount of blood will be collected into a test tube or vial. You may feel a little sting when the needle goes in or out. This usually takes less than five minutes.

Low levels may occur in chronic renal impairments and also in cases of hypoparathyroidism. High levels may occur in hyperparathyroidism or due to certain diseases like sarcoidosis and lymphomas.

Vitamin D deficiency is a condition in which the body does not have enough vitamin D to meet its needs. This can occur when there is not enough vitamin D in the diet, when the body cannot absorb enough vitamin D from the diet, or when the body cannot produce enough vitamin D from sunlight exposure. Abnormally low levels of Vitamin D can lead to serious conditions, such as hypocalcemia, hyperparathyroidism, osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and rickets. Thus it becomes imperative to measure vitamin D levels in patients showing symptoms of deficiency. This deficiency is diagnosed by performing a Vitamin D-1,25-Dihydroxy Serum test. Here is all you need to know about the test.

The test requires no specific preparation. However, you may consult your doctor to know if you need to fast before taking the test.

XThis test is especially important for people who have a high risk of vitamin D deficiency, such as people with dark skin, people who are overweight or obese, and people who have limited exposure to sunlight. 

Normal results of Vitamin D-1, 25-Dihydroxy Serum Test are:

Low: 20 ng/ml

Adequate: 30-50 ng/ml

High: >50 ng/ml

Vitamin D deficiency means low levels of vitamin D that can lead to softening of bones and an increased risk of bone fractures and conditions, such as rickets, osteomalacia and osteoporosis.
 

1. Risk Factors Related To Vitamin D Deficiency include:
   • Having dark skin
   • Being overweight or obese
   • Having limited exposure to sunlight
   • Having certain medical conditions that affect the absorption of vitamin D

Taking certain medications that can affect vitamin D levels being an older adult


 

People with the following symptoms should do the Vitamin D-1,25-Dihydroxy Serum test:

• • • Weak and brittle bones (osteomalacia or rickets in children)
    • Muscle weakness
    • Pain in bones and muscles
    • An increased risk of bone fractures
    • Delayed wound healing
    • Depression
    • Fatigue
       

Severe vitamin D deficiency can lead to osteoporosis, a condition that causes the bones to become weak and brittle. It can also increase the risk of falls and fractures, especially in older adults.

Depending upon your symptoms and your condition your doctor may prescribe other tests, such as:

• • • Calcium total serum
    • serum phosphate
    • PTH panel
    • osteoporosis profile-I
    • osteoporosis profile-3
    • osteoporosis profile-2

Other tests that also measure the serum Vitamin D-1,25-Dihydroxy levels include:

• • • Vitamin D gold
    • Vitamin profile

Vitamin D plus profile

 

1,25-Dihydroxy Vitamin D

1,25-Dihydroxycholecalciferol

1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 Calcitriol

Vit D 1,25 OH