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Hello everyone,

I'm getting my vitamine D levels checked in a private clinic next week and I would just like to know if it requires any sort of preparation? Also, can I simply say - "I need my vitamine D levels checked" or do I need a specific subtype of vit D checked for in MS (for example d3).

As you can see I don't know much about vitamine D, or any vitamine for that matter. I know that vit B is very versatile and you have to be specific as to which B-vit you need checked (B12,B6 etc,).

I assume this question has already been asked but there are simply too many posts to find the right one. If someone knows please put a link.

Thank you all, having a place like this to come to for help means a lot.

I like to avoid supplements for few days leading up to testing.
the test is a specific vit d3, namely serum 25(OH)VitaminD3
for future reference, I have a section on serum targets in my topic in the Regimens forum.
http://www.thisisms.com/forum/regimens- ... c2489.html

Here is an article explaining the test and what to do when checking you vitamin D levels.

http://www.naturalnews.com/027345_Vitam ... e_sun.html

Thank you both for a quick response, now I know what to do.
Wish I could send you a chocolate or something but the internet is not that on that level yet.

OH YES IT IS i'll pm you my mailing addy!! jk ;D

Agree with jimmy. 25-OH vit D

Thank you.