25-Hydroxy
Vitamin D Blood
Test:
Understanding its
Importance and
Results








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25-hydroxy vitamin D blood test is prescribed to monitor the vitamin D levels in the
body. The test measures the level of 25 (OH) D—the main circulating form of vitamin
D in the body.

Since vitamin D is important for healthy bones and teeth, it should be monitored
regularly. 25-hydroxy vitamin D blood test can be an important indicator of
osteoporosis and rickets.





Why is 25-hydroxy vitamin D blood test conducted?

Your healthcare provider might order the test for various reasons. They can use it to
see how much vitamin D is in your body. If you have any bone pain, muscle weakness,
or fatigue, it can help you figure out whether too much or too little vitamin D is causing
the problem. Moreover, it can also monitor people who are at risk for having vitamin
D deficiency, like:

 People with less exposure to the sun
 Older adults
 People with obesity
 Are taking certain medications like phenytoin
 People who have had gastric bypass surgery




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Evaluating the results of 25-hydroxy vitamin D blood
test

The vitamin D blood test depends upon the age, sex, and the testing methods and the
results also slightly vary from lab to lab. The results can indicate the following:

 Deficiency: less than 30 nmol/L
 Potential Deficiency: 30 nmol/L to 50 nmol/L
 Normal Levels: 50 nmol/L to 125 nmol/L
 High Levels: higher than 125 nmol/L




A low vitamin D level might mean a lack of a balanced meal, liver and kidney disease,
limited sun exposure, or poor food absorption. A higher than normal vitamin D level
is mostly caused by taking too much vitamin D, which can cause too much calcium in
the blood.

By conducting the 25-hydroxy vitamin D blood test, the doctor can determine the
problem and treat it effectively.

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