Vitamin D Test in Pune

Home service for Vitamin D is available in Pune in the following areas : Jangli Maharaj Nagar, Ravet, Viman Nagar, Shastrinagar, Yerawada, NIBM Undri Road, Kondhwa, Camp, Aundh, Baner, Dattwadi, Undri, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Kalyani Nagar, Koregaon Park, Sadashiv Peth.

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Vitamin D test results range is as follows : the normal range in adult males is 30 - 50 ng/ml. The normal range in adult women is 30 - 50 ng/ml

The Major form of Vitamin D3 useful in humans, is obtained from animal sources or made by skin from sun exposure. This is converted in the liver to Vitamin D3 (25 hydroxy) [calcidiol] - this is what we measure in blood tests. The Vitamin D3 (25 hydroxy) form is further converted in the kidney to 1,25 dihydroxy Vitamin D3 [calcitriol]

The other significant form is the Vitamin D2 obtained from plant sources, but it does not contribute much value metabolically.

Low levels of Vitamin D causes weak bones, fractures and increased risk of more harm due to falls

The test is important to diagnose deficiency so that early treatment can be started

Testing for Vitamin D levels is usually advisable in all people, especially those who do not get enough sunlight, wear a lot of sunscreen or have comorbidities.

Symptoms suggestive of Vitamin D deficiency are :

• Bone Pain: Pain on the sternum, thigh bones or shin bones is a common sign of Vitamin D deficiency.
• Hair Fall: Loss of hair, without other cause, is attributed to nutritional deficiencies like Vitamin D
• Fractures: Easy fractures to due falls, reduced bone density are all due to low Vitamin D levels
• Frequent Infections: Repeated infections, both viral and bacterial are due to poor immunity and Vitamin D plays an important role in maintaining immunity
• Poor Growth in Children: Vitamin D deficiency in children can cause slow growth, reduce height and child missing its growth milestones and these are warning signs of low Vitamin D.

This is a simple blood test and requires no special preparation. You do not need to be fasting for this test.

To perform this test, a sample of blood will be drawn from your vein, by inserting a sterile needle. The blood sample will then be analyzed in the lab.

Vitamin D test should be done by the following groups of people:

• All senior citizens (above 65 years) : Older people are more likely to be Vitamin D deficient and their bone density is also reduced.
• All adults with reduced exposure to sunlight - If you do not get adequate early morning sunlight you should consider doing the test
• Diet deficient in Vitamin D rich foods - If your diet lacks natural sources of Vitamin D precursors like dairy, fortified foods, egg yellow and more, then you should get tested

Pathofast Lab in Pune, is the best lab in Pune for accurate and reliable Vitamin D Test. Our lab is located conveniently in the center of Pune and we also offer home sample collection for the Vitamin D Test in various areas of Pune. We have more information about lab tests near you here.

Doctors in Pune may use other names for this like : 25 OH Vitamin D, Sr. Vitamin D, Serum Vitamin D3, Vitamin D3 level, Vit D etc.

All these refer to the same type of lab test.