Vitamin D Panel

When and Why the Panel May Be Ordered

The Vitamin D Panel is often ordered for individuals with symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency or excess, those with conditions affecting Vitamin D metabolism (such as kidney disease or certain autoimmune conditions), or as part of a comprehensive health assessment. It is particularly important for individuals at risk of osteoporosis, those with limited sun exposure, or dietary intake of Vitamin D.

What the Vitamin D Panel Checks For

The panel measures different forms of Vitamin D to provide a detailed view of an individual’s Vitamin D status:

• 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Total: A primary indicator of Vitamin D status, reflecting vitamin D produced in the skin and obtained from food and supplements.
• 25-Hydroxyvitamin D2 and D3: Measures the individual contributions from plant-based (D2) and endogenous/supplemental (D3) sources.
• 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D Total, D2, and D3: The active form of Vitamin D, important for understanding Vitamin D’s role in calcium metabolism and immune function.

Detected Conditions and Diseases

The Vitamin D Panel can detect and aid in the management of:

• Vitamin D Deficiency: Leading to bone disorders such as rickets in children and osteomalacia or osteoporosis in adults.
• Vitamin D Excess: Which can cause hypercalcemia and associated complications.
• Conditions Affecting Vitamin D Metabolism: Such as kidney disease, which can alter the conversion of Vitamin D to its active form.

Clinical Application of Panel Results

Healthcare professionals use the panel results to:

• Diagnose Vitamin D Deficiency or Excess: Guiding supplementation or treatment adjustments.
• Manage Bone Health: Informing strategies to prevent or treat osteoporosis and other bone diseases.
• Monitor Conditions Affecting Vitamin D Metabolism: Assessing and adjusting treatment in conditions like kidney disease or parathyroid disorders.

The Vitamin D Panel offers a thorough evaluation of an individual’s Vitamin D levels, providing essential insights for diagnosing deficiencies or excesses, guiding treatment and supplementation, and monitoring conditions that affect Vitamin D metabolism. This comprehensive approach helps in maintaining optimal bone health, immune function, and overall well-being.

How it Works

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You:  order your tests,  get your blood drawn, and then  receive your results on-line.

1. Order your lab tests directly online.

   • Research and select your test or wellness package online.
   • Select and purchase your tests online on our safe and secure payment system.
   • Create or login to your own confidential Ulta Lab Tests account.
   • Receive an automated confirmation email receipt.
   • Print your lab requisition order after checkout.

2. Get your blood drawn at one of our 2,500 approved patient service centers nationally near you.

   • When ordering your lab tests, after you have selected your tests, use our online Locator to search our network and find a convenient Patient Service Center near you.
   • Take your Lab Requisition to the selected Patient Service Center to get your specimen collected.
   • If your lab test or wellness package requires fasting, then fast as directed prior to your blood draw (special instructions will be noted in the Patient Instructions section of your Lab Requisition order).

3. Review your test results and biomarkers online.

   • Within a few business days, you will receive an email notification when your results are available (occasionally, complex tests may take between 7-10 business days for results).
   • Your results will be uploaded into your private and secure healthcare dashboard.
   • Log in and view intuitive charts that display your data, along with explanations of biomarker to give you a clear understanding of your results.
   • Easy to read PDF’s of your tests results are also available to share with your physician and healthcare providers.

4. Track your progress; consult with your healthcare provider and retest.

   • Your personalized health dashboard makes it easy to view diagnostic changes that occur between blood tests, allowing you to adjust your wellness plan for even better health.
   • We recommend that you share and review your results with your physician and healthcare providers.
   • It’s up to you whether you share your test results with your physician, healthcare provider, your family, or anyone else.

5. Consult Your Healthcare Provider

   • We recommend that you share and review your results with your physician and healthcare providers.
   • It’s up to you whether you share your test results with your physician, healthcare provider, your family, or anyone else.

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Not Available in Certain States

• Currently, New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island state laws prohibit direct-access testing. Our direct lab test service cannot be conducted at Patient Service Centers located within these states at this time.