Vitamin D
$75
Used to assess a patient’s vitamin D status, and rule out vitamin D deficiency.
Description: This test can reveal problems related to bone metabolism or parathyroid function, possible Vitamin D deficiency, or malabsorption. The test may be requested when an individual is known to be at risk of vitamin D deficiency or to monitor levels of those taking supplements. Older adults, people who are institutionalized or homebound and/or have limited sun exposure, those who are obese, who have undergone gastric bypass surgery, and/or who have fat malabsorption are at an increased risk of a vitamin D deficiency. Also included in this group are people with darker skin and breastfed infants.