Vitamin D Test
This test measures the level of vitamin D in the blood.
This test checks the level of vitamin D in your blood. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and is important for bone health. Vitamin D may also have a number of other effects on your health.
- Most of us get some of our vitamin D from exposure to sunlight. Some other sources of vitamin D include foods that have vitamin D added (i.e., milk) and vitamin supplements.
- However, many people have levels of vitamin D that are lower than they should be.
- Your healthcare provider may order this test to find out if you have a healthy level of vitamin D or if you need to take supplements.
In an adult, the blood sample is usually taken by placing a needle in a vein in the arm or by pricking a finger. In a baby or child, the sample may be taken by pricking a finger or heel.
- No special preparation is needed.
- Ask your healthcare provider if you need to stop taking any medicines before the test. Do not stop taking any medicine unless your healthcare provider tells you to do so.
- This care path's costs do not include the charge to draw blood from a vein (venipuncture).
- There will only be one charge to draw blood, even if multiple tests are being performed on the samples that are taken.
What should I ask my healthcare provider before having this test?
- Is there any special preparation for the test? (If so, get clear instructions on what you need to do.)
- What is the reason for the test? Will the test results change my treatment plan? If not, do I need the test?
- Are there concerns with the use and accuracy of this test?
Source UHC.com
Also known as:
Vitamin D TestVitamin D Blood TestLevel of Vitamin DLaboratory WorkBlood Test for Vitamin D
This test checks the level of vitamin D in your blood. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and is important for bone health. Vitamin D may also have a number of other effects on your health.
- Most of us get some of our vitamin D from exposure to sunlight. Some other sources of vitamin D include foods that have vitamin D added (i.e., milk) and vitamin supplements.
- However, many people have levels of vitamin D that are lower than they should be.
- Your healthcare provider may order this test to find out if you have a healthy level of vitamin D or if you need to take supplements.
In an adult, the blood sample is usually taken by placing a needle in a vein in the arm or by pricking a finger. In a baby or child, the sample may be taken by pricking a finger or heel.
- No special preparation is needed.
- Ask your healthcare provider if you need to stop taking any medicines before the test. Do not stop taking any medicine unless your healthcare provider tells you to do so.
- This care path's costs do not include the charge to draw blood from a vein (venipuncture).
- There will only be one charge to draw blood, even if multiple tests are being performed on the samples that are taken.
What should I ask my healthcare provider before having this test?
- Is there any special preparation for the test? (If so, get clear instructions on what you need to do.)
- What is the reason for the test? Will the test results change my treatment plan? If not, do I need the test?
- Are there concerns with the use and accuracy of this test?
Source UHC.com
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