Vitamin D Profile Test in Prakasam

About Vitamin D Profile Test in Prakasam

Vitamin D 25 Hydroxy is a test to measure the level of vitamin D in the blood. Vitamin D is essential for formation and growth of teeth and bones. Two forms of vitamin D are measured in the blood- VITAMIN D 25HYDROXY and 125-dihydroxyvitamin D. VITAMIN D 25HYDROXY is the major form found in blood. 25-hydroxyvitamin D is the relatively inActive precursor of the Active hormone 125-dihydroxyvitamin D.VITAMIN D 25HYDROXY has a longer half-life and higher concentration so it is commonly measured to assess and monitor vitamin D status in individuals.Another important Function of vitamin D is to help regulate levels of calcium and phosphorus in blood. If levels of Vitamin D are not adequate the bones are soft malformed and unable to repair themselves normally. This can cause osteomalacia in adultsand rickets in childre. Elderly or obese people people who don’t get enough sun exposure and people with darker skin are at higher risk of Vitamin D deficiency. Read more

Preparations and Precautions

• No special precaution required

Vitamin D Profile Test price in Prakasam

• The regular cost of Vitamin D Profile Test is ₹1300 in Prakasam, but we are offering a 5% discount, so you can book it for just ₹1235. This all-inclusive cost covers the collection, testing, and mailing of reports.