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Vitamin D test

2018-11-27 05:43:12
I want to take Advance Women Health checkup offer in practo in which 66 test are there including calcium. I want to know if there is any difference between calcium and 25 hydroxy (OH) Vitamin D test? If yes which one should I go for?
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Tests should be done on the recomandation of a doctor who suggests them depending on the clinical condition of the  patient.If you want them done on your en,

Answered2018-11-27 08:18:02

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There is a difference and you should go for vit D test first

Answered2018-11-27 06:00:41

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Vit D is better

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