Vitamin D Advanced (D2, D3 and D Total) + Vitamin B12 near me in Vijayawada
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What is Vitamin D Advanced (D2, D3 and D Total) + Vitamin B12 in Vijayawada?
The Vitamin D Advanced (D2, D3 and D Total) + Vitamin B12 is a set of blood tests that helps assess the levels of vital nutrients necessary for bone strength, immune support, and neurological health. The panel includes Advanced 25-OH Vitamin D estimation using the highly specialised LC-MS/MS; which is also considered the gold standard for this test. The test evaluates Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and D3 (cholecalciferol), the two primary forms of Vitamin D obtained from dietary sources and sunlight, respectively. It also measures Total Vitamin D (25-hydroxyvitamin D), which reflects the overall Vitamin D status in the body. In addition, the test includes Vitamin B12 (cobalamin), a crucial nutrient involved in red blood cell production, nerve function, and DNA synthesis. Deficiencies in these vitamins can lead to a variety of health concerns, including bone disorders, fatigue, cognitive disturbances, and anemia. This test is particularly useful for individuals with limited sun exposure, dietary restrictions, or symptoms such as weakness, tingling sensations, or chronic tiredness. Regular monitoring allows for timely intervention through diet or supplements, promoting overall well-being and preventing long-term complications.
What does Vitamin D Advanced (D2, D3 and D Total) + Vitamin B12 measure?
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Vitamin B12
The Vitamin B12 test measures your vitamin B12 levels. Vitamin B12 is essential for various health aspects, such as maintaining a healthy nervous system, making red blood cells, and creating the genetic material of our cells. Low vitamin B12 levels are more likely to occur in older adults, children, vegans, vegetarians, people with diabetes, individuals who underwent gastric bypass surgery, women who are breastfeeding, and in conditions that impact absorption of this vitamin, like Crohn’s disease. Higher vitamin B12 levels seen in patient on vitamin supplement does not need treatment as excessive vitamin B12 is usually removed through the urine. However, some conditions, such as liver diseases and myeloproliferative disorders, can cause an increase in vitamin B12 levels, thereby affecting blood cell production.
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Vitamin D Advanced (D2, D3 & D Total)
A Vitamin D Advanced (D2, D3 & D Total) measures all forms of 25-hydroxy Vitamin D (25-OH D2, 25-OH D3 and D total).Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that can be synthesized in the body upon healthy exposure to sunlight or absorbed from dietary sources. It majorly exists in the form of vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) is largely human-made and can be obtained from plant sources and fortified foods. In contrast, the body produces vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) when your skin is exposed to sunlight. It can also be absorbed by eating animal-sourced foods.
Both forms of vitamin D (D2 and D3) need to undergo some chemical changes before being available for use in the body. They are absorbed equally well from your small intestine, metabolized in the liver or kidneys, and converted to measurable substances called 25-hydroxyvitamin D and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D. Vitamin D Total is the summation of both vitamins. This test measures the levels of 25-hydroxy Vitamin D in blood, which is considered the best parameter to assess vitamin D status of the body from blood.
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- Vitamin D Total
- Vitamin D2
- Vitamin D3
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