Description
NOTE: This test is ONLY AVAILABLE TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS.
Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to increase the risk for many common and serious health issues. Low vitamin D levels can lead to osteoporosis and increase your risk of falls and fractures if you are over the age of 50. Osteoporosis occurs when your bones lose calcium and other minerals, making them fragile and more likely to break. Adequate levels of vitamin D help your body to absorb calcium, while not having enough can increase your risk of developing osteoporosis.
People with very low levels of vitamin D (moderate to severe deficiency) are the most at risk of developing health problems. Studies suggest that exposure to sunlight which enhances the production of vitamin D in the skin may prevent many chronic diseases.
Analytes
- 25 hydroxy Vitamin D (25OH D)
Test Method
Automated chemistry (Roche Diagnostics)
Common Conditions
- Autoimmune and Immune System
- Autoimmune diseases (eg. multiple sclerosis)
- Cardiovascular Health
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Other Health Conditions
- Chronic bone/muscle/joint pain
- Depression & mood disorders
- Diabetes type I & II
- Osteoporosis
- Nutritional and Dietary Symptoms
- Chronic Fatigue
About The Test
All tests come with full instructions, including a pre-authorised practitioner script.
Home test kits come with everything you need to complete the test, including free express post return postage to the laboratory.
All pathology test kits come with a preauthorised script (including test kit/s if required) to take to your local pathology test centre.
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Turn-around time: 24 hours
