Vitamin D Test (25-Hydroxy)

Test Details

A Vitamin D test checks how much Vitamin D is present in your blood. As Vitamin D is necessary for a variety of functions in the body, maintaining adequate levels is essential for your overall health and well-being. Vitamin D is essential for the growth of your bones and the health of your nerves, muscles, and immune system. Ideally, this vitamin is made by your skin when exposed to sunlight. Additionally, certain food items like egg yolks, mushrooms, and fatty fish also provide some Vitamin D. Despite the simple ways of obtaining Vitamin D, many people (approximately 1 billion around the world) do not have enough of this vitamin. Low levels of this are linked to bone disorders and various medical conditions like heart diseases, diabetes, and even cancer.