Vitamin D Panel

The Vitamin D Panel panel contains 2 tests with 7 biomarkers.

Brief Description: The Vitamin D Panel is an extensive set of tests designed to measure the levels of Vitamin D in its various forms within the body, including 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Total, 25-Hydroxyvitamin D2, 25-Hydroxyvitamin D3, 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D Total, 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D2, and 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3. This panel provides a comprehensive assessment of an individual's Vitamin D status, which is crucial for bone health, immune function, and overall well-being.

Collection Method: Blood Draw

Specimen Type: Serum

Test Preparation: Fasting preferred, but not required.

When and Why the Panel May Be Ordered

The Vitamin D Panel is often ordered for individuals with symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency or excess, those with conditions affecting Vitamin D metabolism (such as kidney disease or certain autoimmune conditions), or as part of a comprehensive health assessment. It is particularly important for individuals at risk of osteoporosis, those with limited sun exposure, or dietary intake of Vitamin D.

What the Vitamin D Panel Checks For

The panel measures different forms of Vitamin D to provide a detailed view of an individual's Vitamin D status:

Detected Conditions and Diseases

The Vitamin D Panel can detect and aid in the management of:

  • Vitamin D Deficiency: Leading to bone disorders such as rickets in children and osteomalacia or osteoporosis in adults.
  • Vitamin D Excess: Which can cause hypercalcemia and associated complications.
  • Conditions Affecting Vitamin D Metabolism: Such as kidney disease, which can alter the conversion of Vitamin D to its active form.

Clinical Application of Panel Results

Healthcare professionals use the panel results to:

  • Diagnose Vitamin D Deficiency or Excess: Guiding supplementation or treatment adjustments.
  • Manage Bone Health: Informing strategies to prevent or treat osteoporosis and other bone diseases.
  • Monitor Conditions Affecting Vitamin D Metabolism: Assessing and adjusting treatment in conditions like kidney disease or parathyroid disorders.

The Vitamin D Panel offers a thorough evaluation of an individual's Vitamin D levels, providing essential insights for diagnosing deficiencies or excesses, guiding treatment and supplementation, and monitoring conditions that affect Vitamin D metabolism. This comprehensive approach helps in maintaining optimal bone health, immune function, and overall well-being.

We advise having your results reviewed by a licensed medical healthcare professional for proper interpretation of your results.

The following is a list of what is included in the item above. Click the test(s) below to view what biomarkers are measured along with an explanation of what the biomarker is measuring.

Vitamin D, 25-Oh, D2

Vitamin D2 ((ergocalciferol,) is found in fortified foods and in most vitamin preparations and supplements. Vitamin D comes from two sources: endogenous, which is produced in the skin on exposure to sunlight, and exogenous, which is ingested in foods and supplements. The D2 form is found in fortified foods and in most vitamin preparations and supplements. Vitamin D2 is effective when it is converted by the liver and the kidney into the active form, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D.

Vitamin D, 25-Oh, D3

Vitamin D3 (cholecalcifero) which comes from animals. Vitamin D comes from two sources: endogenous, which is produced in the skin on exposure to sunlight, and exogenous, which is ingested in foods and supplements. Vitamin D3 is the form produced in the body and is also used in some supplements. Vitamin D3 are is converted by the liver and the kidney into the active form, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D.

Vitamin D, 25-Oh, Total

Vitamin D comes from two sources: endogenous, which is produced in the skin on exposure to sunlight, and exogenous, which is ingested in foods and supplements. The chemical structures of the types of vitamin D are slightly different, and they are named vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol, which comes from plants) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol, which comes from animals). The D2 form is found in fortified foods and in most vitamin preparations and supplements. Vitamin D3 is the form produced in the body and is also used in some supplements. Vitamin D2 and D3 are equally effective when they are converted by the liver and the kidney into the active form, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D.

Vitamin D, 25-Oh, Total

Vitamin D comes from two sources: endogenous, which is produced in the skin on exposure to sunlight, and exogenous, which is ingested in foods and supplements. The chemical structures of the types of vitamin D are slightly different, and they are named vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol, which comes from plants) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol, which comes from animals). The D2 form is found in fortified foods and in most vitamin preparations and supplements. Vitamin D3 is the form produced in the body and is also used in some supplements. Vitamin D2 and D3 are equally effective when they are converted by the liver and the kidney into the active form, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D.

Also known as: 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D, Vitamin D 125Dihydroxy LCMSMS

Vitamin D, 1,25 (Oh)2,

Vitamin D2, 1,25 (Oh)2

Vitamin D3, 1,25 (Oh)2

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