Vitamin Profile in Aurangabad

Vitamin B12 and D test in Aurangabad

What are Vitamin B12 and D tests?

Vitamin D and vitamin B12 tests are essential evaluating parameters, as they are essential nutrients that perform millions of functions in our body and prevent us from various diseases, thereby keeping us healthy. Fluctuations in the level of vitamin B12 and D can lead to many health issues, thus, it is important to get these tests done. Vitamin B12 test can be done through blood or urine sample whereas for vitamin D test only a blood sample is required. Due to the importance of vitamins, they are a part of annual checkups.

Why are vitamin B12 and D tests conducted?

Vitamin B12 and D tests are conducted to know if you have an optimum level of vitamins with respect to your age or dietary habits. The levels also help in diagnosing medical conditions like high cholesterol, anaemia, and cancer or determining susceptible health risks. The tests also help in monitoring the efficacy of the treatment that you might be going through for vitamin deficiency. 

What are the symptoms that can lead you to the vitamin B12 and vitamin D test?

The symptoms due to which your doctor can recommend you for a vitamin B12 test are:

• Problem maintaining balance
• Tingling in feet and hands
• Confusion
• Racing heart
• Weakness
• Dementia
• Loss of appetite
• Constipation or diarrhoea
• Pale skin
• Exhaustion
• Inflamed red tongue
• Bleeding gums
• Rashes 
• Fatigue
• Mood swings
• Cracked lips
• Sore throat

The symptoms that can lead to vitamin D tests are generally muscle weakness and bone pain.

How are the vitamin B12 and D tests done?

While vitamin D test is conducted through the blood sample only, the vitamin B12 test can be done through a blood sample or the urine sample. The blood sample for both tests is conducted from the vein of your arm using a sterilised needle. With a urine sample, two types of vitamin B12 tests can be conducted, a 24-hour urine sample test or a random urine sample test. For a 24-hour urine sample test, you will be given a container in which you need to collect all the urine that passes through you for 24 hours. For a random urine test, the sample can be collected at any time of the day. 

How can I interpret the results of my vitamin B12 and D tests?

The levels of vitamin B12 and D can be interpreted differently. 

High levels of Vitamin B12 can be a sign of:

• Kidney failure
• Liver disease
• Diabetes 

Low levels of vitamin B12 indicate towards:

• Anaemia
• Worm infection
• High thyroid levels, that is, hyperthyroidism
• Memory loss and decreased brain function
• Temporary infertility
• Permanent nerve damage

High vitamin D levels can lead to the risk of:

• Kidney problems
• Liver issues
• Hypervitaminosis 

Low levels of vitamin D indicate:

• Lack of balanced or complete diet
• Intestinal issue, that is, intestine is not absorbing vitamins properly
• Increased risk of immune diseases, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases.

What is the optimum range of vitamin D and B12 required in the body?

The normal range of vitamin D and vitamin B12 is different. The optimum range of vitamin D in our body is between 20 ng/mL (50 nmol/L) to 50 ng/mL (125 nmol/L). The optimum range of vitamin B12 in our body is 211 pg/mL to 911 pg/mL.

What are the costs of the vitamin D and vitamin B12 tests in Aurangabad?

The vitamin D and vitamin B12 tests can be booked together at Redcliffe labs. The vitamin D and B12 test price in Aurangabad at Redcliffe Labs is approximately Rs 2999/- which is currently available under special discounts at Rs 699/- only.

How can I book the vitamin D and B12 test near me?

You can book both the tests at once at Redcliffe labs. There are two possible ways to book the vitamin B12 and vitamin D tests at Redcliffe Labs which make the booking process simple, less chaotic, and also hassle-free. You can either book your test online from our official website or you can call our centre, where a well-trained and polite staff representative will assist you in your booking process.