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I want to check if i have vitamin d deficiency or none. i'll go to the laboratory clinic for this. what kind of lab test should i request?
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Vitamin D blood test: They can test your blood for Vitamin D level and it is accurate and available.
Answered 7/20/2020
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Vit D: Excellent idea. The test will require an order from your doc or APRN. Serum vitamin D circulates as 25-OH D2 and D3 --- and 1,25 OH2 D3. Routine testing is total (25 OH D2 + 25 OH D3.) This reflects body stores and levels.
Answered 10/4/2014
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