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Vitamin D (25 OH) Blood Test
Vitamin D (25 OH) Blood Test
Vitamin D (25 OH) Blood Test
Vitamin D (25 OH) Blood Test

Vitamin D (25 OH) Blood Test

A simple finger-prick blood test for vitamin D which is vital for strong bones, healthy immune function and mood.

Is it for you?

Do you know the importance of vitamin D and want to keep an eye on your levels? Do you spend very little time in the sun, or are you dark skinned which makes it harder for your your skin to make vitamin D? Perhaps you've got symptoms like low energy and muscle aches and pains which can be attributed to low vitamin D. It is common in the UK to have insufficient levels of vitamin D but really easy to find out if that applies to you with this accurate laboratory finger-prick test.
Blood sample 1 biomarker included 2 working days turnaround

£39.00

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What's included?

Biomarker profile

  • Vitamins

Vitamins (1 Biomarker)

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. It is also known as the 'sunshine vitamin' because we produce most of what we need through exposure to the sun. Although vitamin D also comes from food, it is difficult to get all your body's requirements from food alone. Sources of vitamin D include oily fish, mushrooms, egg yolks and foods which have been fortified with vitamin D.

Vitamin D controls absorption of calcium and phosphate by the body and is vital for keeping your bones and teeth healthy. That's why it is particularly important for pregnant women, breast-fed babies and children under 5 to produce enough vitamin D. Vitamin D also plays an important role in immune function, mental health and muscle function.

Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency can be vague, so not everyone will attribute their symptoms to low vitamin D. Symptoms include feeling low in energy, having more aches and pains than usual, depression, especially in winter, and constantly getting sick. Even if you don't have symptoms, it is worth testing your vitamin D as a high proportion of adults are deficient or have insufficient levels. If you're over 65, have dark skin or suffer from inflammatory bowel disease or other fat malabsorption conditions you may be even more prone to vitamin D deficiency.

Our doctors will tell you if your results are within the normal range and, if they aren't, what steps you can take to improve them.

Dr Sam Rodgers MBBS, MRCGP

Why take this test?

  • You spend a lot of time indoors and don't get much sun on your skin
  • You are in a higher-risk group for vitamin D deficiency e.g. you have dark skin
  • You feel like you're getting sick frequently
  • You have more aches and pains than usual

3 simple steps

  • Take the test

    Take the test - either using your kit or visit a clinic.

  • Post your sample

    Send your sample in the freepost pack to our fully accredited lab.

  • Get your results

    Get your doctor reviewed results on my.medichecks.com.
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Laboratories you can trust

Trusted by the NHS and private clinics alike, you can be sure of the highest testing standards from our fully accredited partner laboratories.

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of your results

One of our team of doctors will review your results and give you personalised advice based on your medical history, lifestyle and health and fitness goals.

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Discover the easy way to track your health through our online portal, my.medichecks.com. View your results with doctor's advice, monitor any changes over time and see the improvements you can make to your health with simple lifestyle changes.

Questions? Let us help

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Important

Our tests are not a substitute for seeing your doctor, especially if you are suffering symptoms. Our doctors will interpret your results based on the information you have provided, but will not diagnose, consult or provide any treatment. You will be advised to see your doctor for any necessary follow-up action.