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What is vitamin D level called on a blood test?
In your bloodstream, vitamin D2 and vitamin D3 are changed into a form of vitamin D called 25 hydroxyvitamin D, also known as 25(OH)D. A vitamin D blood test measures the level of 25(OH)D in your blood.
What is the best level of vitamin D?
Vitamin D levels are generally considered sufficient when above 20 ng/ml (50 nmol/l). However, some experts claim that blood levels above 30 ng/ml (75 nmol/l) are optimal.
What are normal vitamin D levels Australia?
Vitamin D Levels Healthy Bones Australia recommends a vitamin D level of at least 50 nmol/L at the end of winter and during summer higher levels are common in the range of 60-70 nmol/L. Your doctor will only test your vitamin D level (with a blood test) if you are at risk of vitamin D deficiency.
What is the normal vitamin D level for a woman?
A level of 20 nanograms/milliliter to 50 ng/mL is considered adequate for healthy people. A level less than 12 ng/mL indicates vitamin D deficiency.
What is the ideal vitamin D blood level?
According to the Institute of Medicine, the optimum range of 25-hydroxy vitamin D in the blood is 20 to 50 nanograms per milliliter, abbreviated ng/mL.
What should my vitamin D level be in my blood test results?
The most accurate way to measure how much vitamin D is in your body is the 25-hydroxy vitamin D blood test. A level of 20 nanograms/milliliter to 50 ng/mL is considered adequate for healthy people.
What is the normal serum vitamin D level?
The normal range of vitamin D is measured as nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL). Many experts recommend a level between 20 and 40 ng/mL.
Is a vitamin D level of 10 bad?
So, yes a Vitamin D level of 10 is not good. It’s MUCH better than the ZERO that you had 5 years ago, but you definitely need to be treated aggressively to get your levels up to the Researcher Recommended Optimal Levels.