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A Vitamin D test shows the level of Vitamin D in the bloodstream. Checking Vitamin D levels is important for maintaining overall health as it is essential for nerve health, bone growth, muscle function, and a strong immune system. The body produces Vitamin D when the skin is exposed to sunlight, and it is also available in foods such as egg yolks, mushrooms, and fatty fish. Despite these sources, about 1 billion people around the world have insufficient Vitamin D.
Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to bone abnormalities as well as a variety of other illnesses including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Thus, a Vitamin D test in Noida can help your doctor determine whether you need to increase your Vitamin D intake to stay healthy.
Vitamin D is found in two principal forms: Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Both forms must be converted into 25-hydroxy-Vitamin D (25(OH)D) by the liver and kidneys to function correctly. The kidneys then use this 25(OH)D to create “active Vitamin D”, which is essential for calcium absorption and cell function. In individuals with kidney problems or abnormal calcium levels, a doctor might order an “active Vitamin D” test, but this is not generally used to measure overall Vitamin D levels.
The Vitamin D test measures the amount of 25(OH)D in the blood, the most accurate way to determine Vitamin D status, helping to identify deficiencies or excesses and avoid associated health issues.
Before taking a Vitamin D blood test, consider the following:
Prerequisites
There is no need to fast for the Vitamin D test.
Best Time to Get Tested
A Vitamin D test can be done at any time of day.
Who Should Get a Vitamin D Test
Vitamin D deficiency affects all ages. Children with signs like bent bones, weak muscles, or joint problems should be tested. Adults with bone or muscle pain, mood swings, or fatigue should also consider testing. Consult your doctor for guidance.
Cautions Before Taking Vitamin D Test
No special preparations are needed, but it is important to inform your doctor about any medications, vitamins, or supplements you are taking, as they may influence your test results.
You should consider a Vitamin D test if:
Your Diet is Low in Vitamin D : Not consuming enough foods rich in Vitamin D.
You Have Low Magnesium or Calcium Levels : Both are essential for Vitamin D metabolism.
You Get Little Sun Exposure : Due to indoor living, sunscreen use, covering up outdoors or residing in areas with limited sunlight.
You Have Dark Skin : Darker skin reduces Vitamin D production from sunlight.
You Are Over 65 : Ageing skin has a reduced capacity to produce Vitamin D.
You've Had Weight Loss Surgery or Have Obesity : These can impact your Vitamin D levels.
You Have Kidney or Liver Problems : These organs are crucial for Vitamin D metabolism.
You Take Certain Medications : Medications such as laxatives or steroids may decrease Vitamin D levels.
You Have Digestive Issues : Diseases like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or celiac disease can impair nutrient absorption.
You Have Genetic Disorders : Conditions like 25-hydroxylase deficiency or hereditary resistance to Vitamin D.
You Take Vitamin D Supplements : To monitor the effectiveness of the supplements.
Doctors might also suggest a Vitamin D test if you show symptoms of deficiency-related bone conditions, such as:
Bone pain
Frequent fractures or weak bones
Muscle weakness or aches
Low bone density
Soft or deformed bones
The below table simplifies the interpretation of your total 25(OH)D test results.
Test Results | Values |
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Deficient | < 20 ng/mL |
Insufficient | 20 to 30 ng/mL |
Sufficient | 30 to 100 ng/mL |
Toxicity | > 100 ng/mL |
Accurate diagnosis of Vitamin D deficiency should include clinical findings and other tests such as serum calcium, serum parathyroid hormone (PTH), and serum alkaline phosphatase, as these tests are interconnected. For a better understanding of why these tests are important in conjunction with your Vitamin D levels, consult with your doctor for thorough guidance.
Factors Affecting Vitamin D Test Results
Low Levels
A low Vitamin D level often results from:
Insufficient Sunlight or Diet : Not enough Vitamin D from sun exposure or food.
Conversion Problems : Kidney or liver issues that prevent Vitamin D from being converted to its active form.
Absorption Issues : Disorders like malabsorption affecting the uptake of Vitamin D from food.
Low Vitamin D can be associated with problems such as low bone density, which may result in potential conditions like bone growth problems in children (rickets), soft bones (osteomalacia) or osteoporosis.
If supplements are recommended, you might need to retest after 3 to 6 months.
Disclaimer : Supplement dosages and the time needed to reach desired Vitamin D levels may vary due to factors such as age, body fat, sun exposure, physical activity, deficiencies in calcium or magnesium, genetic variability, liver or kidney disease, and malabsorption syndromes.
High Levels
Excess Vitamin D levels often result from:
Overconsumption of Supplements : Long term Vitamin D supplement intake (though rare).
If your Vitamin D test results are not normal, further consultation with your doctor is recommended.
At Orange Health, the Vitamin D test price is of ₹ 1400 that includes the fastest home sample collection within 60 minutes of booking and delivering reports in 6 hours.
Yes, you can get a Vitamin D test sample collected at home through Orange Health Labs. The collection will take place within 60 minutes of booking, based on available slots.
Measuring the level of Vitamin D in your blood, a Vitamin D test helps ensure your body has enough for maintaining good health. This test is important because Vitamin D supports the health of your bones, muscles, teeth, nerves, and immune system.
Fasting is not necessary prior to a Vitamin D test.
Here is how you can book any blood test or health checkup on our platform:
Search for the Test : Look for the Vitamin D test in Noida or at home, then click on Orange Health’s listing.
Review and Confirm : Select the test, review the prerequisites, enter your address, and confirm the booking by choosing a convenient time slot for sample collection.
Sample Collection : Our skilled eMedic will visit your home during the selected time slot to collect the sample.
Lab Analysis : The collected sample will undergo analysis at our NABL-accredited and ICMR-approved labs.
Receive Your Reports : Expect your reports to be delivered via email, WhatsApp, or our app within 6 of sample collection.
For a Vitamin D test, a 25(OH)D level of 30 to 100 ng/mL is deemed sufficient.
The Vitamin D test at home is a fast procedure, generally requiring less than five minutes.
The need for Vitamin D testing varies based on the factors contributing to your deficiency. Follow your doctor's guidance on how often to undergo testing.
Normal levels in a Vitamin D test are evaluated through the parameter of serum 25(OH)D.
Vitamin Test is available in Sector 1, Sector 15, Sector 18, Sector 26, Sector 37, Sector 50, Sector 62, Sector 76, Sector 93, Sector 100, Sector 104, Sector 110, Sector 120, Sector 128, Sector 137, Sector 150, Sector 168, Sector 71, Sector 63, Sector 22, Sector 41, Sector 108, Sector 47, Sector 121, Sector 45.
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Test Name | Vitamin D Test |
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Price | The Vitamin D test cost is ₹ 1400 |
Also Known As | The 25-NOAroxy Vitamin D Test, Serum 25-NOAroxyVitamin D Test, 25(OH)D Test, Calcidiol Test, Cholecalciferol Test, Ergocalciferol Test, Vitamin D Blood Test, Vit D Test, Vitamin D2 Test, & Vitamin D3 Test. |
Purpose | To check for Vitamin D levels in your blood & determine potential deficiencies or excesses. |
Pre-test Information | Fasting is not required for a Vitamin D test. |
Report Delivery | Get reports within 6 |
Frequency | As prescribed by your doctor. |
Home Testing | Yes, free home blood sample collection in 60 minutes from booking. |
Sample Required | A blood sample is required for a Vitamin D test. |
The Vitamin D test costs approximately ₹ 1400. This price includes the fastest free home sample collection, completed within 60 minutes of booking, with your reports available in 6 hours.
Test/Package Name | Price |
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Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy Test | ₹ 1400 |
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HDL Cholesterol Test | ₹ 240 |
Triglycerides (TGL) Test | ₹ 270 |
Cholesterol Total Test | ₹ 210 |
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