Vitamin D Profile (3) Test

Vitamin-D- Profile-3 test is conducted on a sample of blood to assess level of Vitamin D3 in blood. It is done to confirm Vitamin D3 deficiency and also during treatment and after treatment of Vitamin D3 deficiency. It is typically known as Vit D3 Test, D3 Test, Vitamin D3 Test, Vitamin D3 Level Test, Vit D3.

No special preparation is requisite for Vitamin-D- Profile-3. Inform your healthcare professional if you are on any medications or have any prior medical conditions or allergies before undergoing Vitamin-D- Profile-3 test. Your healthcare professional depending on your condition will give specific instructions. On the day of the test, you may to have wear a T-shirt or short- sleeved shirt to let easier contact while drawing the blood.

The Vitamin-D- Profile-3 test is used to:

• Decide if bone weakness, bone malformation, or abnormal metabolism of calcium reflected by abnormal calcium, phosphorus, PTH is occurring as a effect of a deficiency or excess of vitamin D
• Assist diagnose or monitor problems with parathyroid gland functioning since PTH is essential for vitamin D activation
• Keep an eye on the health status of individuals with diseases that interfere with fat absorption.
• Observe individuals who have had gastric bypass surgery and may not be capable to absorb enough vitamin D
• Check the efficiency of treatment when vitamin D, calcium, phosphorus, and/or magnesium supplement is prescribed

Vitamin-D- Profile-3 is a simple blood test. Your doctor will draw blood from a vein or artery using a needle. The blood is drawn out from the needle by a nozzle which is later stored in a vessel and sealed with your name this sample is saved in the research laboratory for examination.