VITAMIN D 25 HYDROXY
| 25-Hydroxy vitamin D represents the main body reservoir and transport form. Mild to moderate deficiency is associated with Osteoporosis / Secondary Hyperparathyroidism while severe deficiency causes Rickets in children and Osteomalacia in adults. Prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency is approximately >50% specially in the elderly. This assay is useful for diagnosis of vitamin D deficiency and Hypervitaminosis D. It is also used for differential diagnosis of causes of Rickets & Osteomalacia and for monitoring Vitamin D replacement therapy |
Pre-test Information : No special preparation required |
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Report Delivery : Same Day |
VITAMIN D 25 HYDROXY
| Test Code | V-12 |
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| Test Description | **VITAMIN D 25 HYDROXY |
| Clinical Category | BONE DISORDERS |
| Sample | 3 mL (1.5 mL min.) serum |
| Method/Technology | Chemiluminescence |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | DAILY |