BERKELEYHEALTH VITAMIN D RAPID TEST (SELF TESTING USE)
Vitamin D refers to a group of fat-soluble secosteroids responsible for increasing intestinal absorption of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphate and zinc.
Vitamin D is produced by skin exposed to ultraviolet B radiation or obtained from dietary sources, including supplements. Average daily vitamin D intake in the population and current dietary reference intake values are often inadequate to maintain optimal vitamin D levels.
Virtually every cell in our body has receptors for Vitamin D, meaning that they all require "sufficient" level of Vitamin D for adequate functioning.
Vitamin deficiency has been linked to various serious diseases: osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular diseases, pregnancy complications, diabetes, strokes, autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases, etc.
This test is intended for:
- Persons commonly at risk for vitamin D deficiency, such as people who get tired and fatigued easily, inadequate sun exposure, limited oral intake, or have impaired intestinal absorption.
User Procedure:
- Draw a blood sample using the sterile lancet provided.
Collect the sample indicated by the black line, using the capillary pipette provided. - Deposit the collected sample inside the well (S) indicated on the cassette.
- Add 2 drops of diluent and wait 10 minutes before reading the result, comparing the lines obtained with the card provided.