Vitamin D Test (25-Hydroxy)
- Category
- Vitamin D
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 2 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- All Ages
What Is This Test?
Measures 25-hydroxy vitamin D, the main storage form of vitamin D and the best indicator of your body's vitamin D status.
Why this test is performed?
Detects vitamin D deficiency, which can cause bone pain, muscle weakness, fatigue and weak bones (osteoporosis, rickets). Also used to monitor supplementation.
Who should take this test?
Body aches, bone pain, fatigue, hair fall, low sun exposure, pregnancy and older adults.
Test Preparation
No fasting needed.
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- Report time: In 5 days
- No fasting
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Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
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- Report time: In 4 days
- No fasting
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Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
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- Report time: In 2 days
- No fasting
Frequently asked questions
Generally 30–100 ng/mL is considered sufficient, 20–29 insufficient and below 20 ng/mL deficient. Deficiency is very common in India despite abundant sunlight.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 12–36 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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