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Vitamin D3 Test

Vitamin D3 Test

If you are suddenly feeling pain in bones and muscle without too much strenuous activity, you should go for a vitamin D3 test. Vitamin D3 is Cholecalciferol which is the more active form of vitamin D. The test is also known as Cholecalciferol test. The Cholecalciferol converts into Calcidiol in liver and calcidiol convert into the Calcitriol hormone. The test measures levels of activated vitamin D or Caitriol in blood. Your doctor will specifically order vitamin D3 blood test to confirm Vitamin D deficiency in one’s body or monitoring effectiveness of treatment. The level of Vitamin D3 does not depend on gender and age.

The vitamin D3 blood test is a regular non-invasive investigation. You can take your diet as you take on the whole. The test does not require fasting. Be cautious in taking prescribed medicines. Do not disturb the routine medication. If you are allergic to some compound or medicine, inform your doctor in advance. Also, update him on any continuing treatment that makes management of your next course of treatment easier. Further, the doctor will give specific instructions if needed. Taking blood sample is easier from a nude arm in short-sleeve or sleeveless top. So, don’t mind getting a loose fitted shirt.

The test may be regularly used to evaluate nutritional deficiency in elderly persons. Vitamin D3 level estimation is required to diagnose the reason for acute, persistent musculoskeletal pain. Patients who were once detected with cholecystectomy or gastrointestinal disease will be advised for regular vitamin D3 screening. If anyone shows lack of energy, the test is used to confirm depression. The test is used for monitoring the effectiveness of medications in patients with osteoporosis or rickets. Any person with BMI more than 25 and is overweight needs their vitamin D3 level checked. The vitamin D3 test is used to assess nutritional deficiency in breastfed infants and ill-fed children.

If the sleeves need to be rolled up, curl the sleeves of your shirt. Tie elastic band on the upper arm. Clean the point over the vein from where the blood sample has to be taken with antiseptic and cotton orb. Lab technician punctures the vein with a sterilized needle and drains few ml blood in the syringe. Empty syringe in small collection bottle. It is now labeled with your name and other specific details. Study the prepared slide under a microscope.

Type Gender Age-Group Value
Vitamin D3
Unisex
All age groups
20 - 100ng/ml
Average price range of the test is between Rs.1200 to Rs.3250 depending on the factors of city, quality and availablity.

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What is Vitamin D3 Test?
Preparation for Vitamin D3 Test
Uses of Vitamin D3 Test
Procedure for Vitamin D3 Test
Normal values for Vitamin D3 Test
Price for Vitamin D3 Test
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