Vitamin D
The test determines the blood vitamin D level. Vitamin D is necessary for calcium and phosphorus absorption and maintaining bone, tooth, muscle, and immune system health.
Mechanism of abnormalities: vitamin D deficiency may be related to low dietary intake, insufficient sun exposure, intestinal absorption disorder, or chronic liver and kidney diseases.
Recommended for:
- people with bone or muscle diseases
- with chronic fatigue and weakness
- with osteoporosis risk
- for monitoring vitamin D treatment
Biomaterial: Venous blood
- Submit fasting (8-12 hours without food)
- Do not drink water
- Avoid alcohol for 24 hours
- Avoid intense physical exertion and stress
Medications: if taking vitamin D or calcium supplements — inform the doctor
- Suspected vitamin D deficiency
- Bone and muscle pain
- Osteoporosis or risk of its development
- Chronic fatigue and weakness
- Immune function disorders
- Monitoring vitamin D therapy
Normal — vitamin D concentration within reference values
Abnormality — vitamin D deficiency or excess requiring dietary correction or therapy
Which doctor to consult:
If vitamin D deficiency or excess is suspected, consultation with a general practitioner or endocrinologist is recommended. The doctor evaluates laboratory results, clarifies clinical symptoms, and if needed prescribes treatment or dietary correction.
Self-treatment is not recommended!
