Description
TEST COMPONENTS:
Not applicable
AM I REQUIRED TO FAST FOR THIS LAB TEST?
No.
WHAT IS THE PRICE OF A VITAMIN D TEST?
$129.00
*Price may vary by location – contact your local ANY LAB TEST NOW
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET MY LAB TEST RESULTS?
Test results generally take between 24 to 72 business hours after your specimen is collected.
DESCRIPTION:
Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that interacts with and regulates more than 200 genes in the body. Your body absorbs Vitamin D from exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light on exposed skin, and from plants, fortified foods and supplements.
WHY DO I NEED A VITAMIN D LAB TEST?
Low levels of Vitamin D are associated with a significant increased risk for coronary artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, stroke, diabetes mellitus, and many causes of mortality.
OTHER RELEVANT TESTS:
Customers who purchase the Vitamin D Test typically purchase a Basic Check-Up Panel, Comprehensive Male Panel, Comprehensive Female Panel, Cardiac Risk Panel or the Male or Female Complete Health Profile.
TEST DETAILS:
Low, or abnormal results can sometimes be associated with inadequate sun exposure, air pollution, smoking, decreased fat intake, obesity, malabsorption problems, renal and liver diseases, corticosteroids, anticonvulsants, anti-rejection medications and/or HIV medications.
Normal Range:
Sufficient: 30 – 100 ng/mL
Abnormal Range:
Deficient: < 10 ng/mL
Insufficient: 10 – 29 ng/mL
Toxic: 100 ng/mL
WHAT TYPE OF DOCTOR SHOULD I SEE IF MY TEST RESULTS ARE ABNORMAL OR OUT-OF-RANGE?
You should see your primary care physician if your results are out of range.
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