Vitamin D Profile – Gold (Vitamin D2 , Vitamin D3 & D Total) Test
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Vitamin D plays an important role in calcium absorption and its deficiency can lead to abnormal bone development, bone weakness, and pain. It also helps maintain proper levels of calcium, phosphate, and parathyroid hormone. Testing can be undertaken if Vitamin D insufficiency or deficiency is suspected to be the cause of symptoms. Vitamin D Gold test covers the status of various components of vitamin D that is, vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol), D3 (cholecalciferol) and total vitamin D (25 hydroxycalciferol). Vitamin D2 and Vitamin D3 are forms of 25 hydroxy vitamin D which are circulated and utilized by the body.
The vitamin D gold test, also known as the 25-hydroxyvitamin D
(25(OH)D) test, or vitamin D profile, is a blood test that measures the levels of vitamin D in the body. It is considered the gold standard for assessing vitamin D status because it measures the most stable and reliable indicator of vitamin D levels, providing valuable insights into an individual’s overall health and well-being.
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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
