Turnaround time: 3 - 5 working days
Technology: Finger prick blood sample analysis
Test description
Our simple at-home finger prick test will help you to keep track of vitamin D status, and specifically 25-hydroxy vitamin D, the main circulating form. This is considered the best indicator of vitamin D levels.
Vitamin D deficiency symptoms can include fatigue, poor immunity, mood and sleep disturbances and general aches and pains. Vitamin D deficiency is common in the UK, and can lead to imbalances in various systems, including the immune, nervous, reproductive, cellular, and cardiovascular if left untreated.
If deficiency is found, a follow-up test is recommended to monitor blood levels of vitamin D three months after beginning therapy.
It’s also suitable for anyone who would like to investigate their health for overall wellbeing.
Essential information
- Use this guide to get a successful sample. Follow this essential advice to ensure your sample is viable for analysis
- To give you and your clients complete confidence in a valid sample, we recommend a blood draw.
- This test is recommended for those who are over the age of 18. For anyone under 18, we recommend a blood draw.
- Read our policy on retests, replacement kits and failed samples
Disclaimer: This test is only available through your Healthpath Pro practitioner here (Tamara@Breathe360)
Lab introduction: Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics
Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics is an accredited clinical diagnostic laboratory, offering reliable clinical diagnostic testing and phlebotomy services to practitioners and patients.
Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics is committed to providing a high quality service based on the standards set by UKAS and The Care Quality Commission. The laboratory is accredited to UKAS 15189 standards.
All our services are overseen by a consultant with suitable specialist qualifications and each test is regularly assessed against internal quality control samples and external quality assurance samples and our performance is peer reviewed.
How it works?
Collection method: Blood (fingerprick)
Turnaround Time: 3 - 5 working days
Use this guide to get a successful sample. Follow this essential advice, to ensure your sample is viable for analysis by the laboratory.
Steps:
- Fast for 8 hours before taking the test, while staying hydrated
- Drink 500ml water half an hour before taking the test - before breakfast is ideal
- Check you have all your kit (see full list in instructions)
- Wash your hands in warm water for 4 minutes, then dry them
- Follow step-by-step instructions provided in the kit
- Label the sample correctly and send in the envelope provided via Royal Mail
- Post the same morning after collecting your sample
Test markers
Vitamins
- Vitamin D (25 OH)