25-OH vitamin D test; Calcidiol 25-hydroxycholecalciferol test
The normal range is 30.0 to 74.0 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL).
Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
Lower than normal levels suggest a vitamin D deficiency. This condition can result from:
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