Test your
7-Dehydrocholesterol
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your 7-Dehydrocholesterol?
It's included in the HealthieOne Disease-Specific test.
7-Dehydrocholesterol
Explanation: 7-Dehydrocholesterol is a natural compound in the body that plays a crucial role in the body's production of vitamin D₃: when skin is exposed to ultraviolet B (UVB) sunlight, 7-DHC is converted into vitamin D₃, which is essential for bone health and immune function. Additionally, 7-DHC serves as a precursor in the body's synthesis of cholesterol. Measuring 7-dehydrocholesterol helps identify specific disorders related to cholesterol metabolism and vitamin D production.
Test Purpose:
- Detect rare genetic disorder like Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome.
- Assist in the evaluation of vitamin D₃ synthesis capacity, especially in conditions affecting skin exposure to sunlight or metabolic processing.
- Monitor treatment effectiveness in patients with known cholesterol metabolism disorders.
Other information about this test: Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, The University of Iowa, Department of Pathology, NHS South Tees
