Vitamin D Profile - Gold (Vitamin D2 , Vitamin D3 & D Total) Test

Vitamin D and D3 test done to measure the specific components of Vitamin D levels in the body. 
Testing is required to diagnose rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults which presents as bone deformity and increase risk of fracture. Levels are also estimated to monitor vitamin D replacement therapy.
Low vitamin D levels can help diagnose a case of  secondary hyperparathyroidism.
Often Vitamin D levels are tested along with serum calcium, phosphorous, parathyroid hormone.
This is a preferred test when the overall calcium and vitamin D levels are abnormal and further testing is required for diagnosis. For patients with renal diseases 1,25 dihydroxy vitamin D should be tested.

Vitamin D and D3 test measures the level of vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol), D3 (cholecalciferol) and total  (25 hydroxy vitamin D ) levels in the blood.

Vitamin D and D3 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 of Vitamin D are associated with  osteoporosis, bone weakness and increased chance of fractures. Severe deficiency can lead to Rickets and osteocalcin. D2 and D3 together contribute to the overall level of Vitamin D in the blood. D2 contributes lesser as compared to D3. 
Very high levels are associated with nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, constipation, weakness
 

Checking the vitamin D level 25 (OH) is recommended for everyone getting treatment to prevent or treat osteoporosis, showing signs and symptoms of low calcium levels (hypocalcemia), or having high calcium levels (hypercalcemia).

A 25-hydroxy vitamin D test may be recommended by the physician for various reasons. In the beginning, this vitamin D test may assist in figuring out whether an excess or shortage of vitamin D is producing bone weakening or other problems. Additionally, it can serve as a monitor for those who are at the risk for vitamin D deficiency.

Patients receiving treatment to avoid or treat osteoporosis, those exhibiting indications and symptoms of inadequate calcium levels (hypocalcemia), or excessive calcium levels, should all have their levels of vitamin D 25 (OH) checked (hypercalcemia).

You should consult your doctor if you fall into any of the patient categories mentioned above.

No fasting or any other special preparations are required before the vitamin D test.

It may result in rickets in youngsters. Osteomalacia is the result of severe vitamin D insufficiency in adults.

A typical blood level of vitamin D for the majority of adults is 20 nanograms per milliliter or above. The quantity of vitamin D a person requires daily varies depending on their age.

The ideal test to check vitamin D levels is the 25-hydroxy vitamin D test. Your blood's concentration of 25-hydroxyvitamin D is a reliable indicator of how much vitamin D is in your body.

It is a common practice to test serum calcium, phosphorus, and parathyroid hormone in addition to vitamin D levels.

• 25-hydroxyvitamin D.
• 25 (OH)D.
• Cholecalciferol test.
• Ergocalciferol test.
• Calcidiol test.
• Vitamin D2 test.
• Vitamin D3 test.