Vitamin D Blood Test
Vitamin D Blood Test
A vitamin D blood test helps identify whether your body has enough vitamin D to support healthy bones, muscles, immunity, and overall wellbeing. Low vitamin D is common in the UK, particularly during autumn and winter, and can affect energy levels, mood, and long-term health. At The Pharmacy Bebington, your vitamin D test is carried out in the pharmacy, with results sent to you by email within 15 minutes.
Price of the Vitamin D Blood Test
The vitamin D blood test is priced at £39.99. This includes in-pharmacy sample collection and clear results, helping you understand your vitamin D levels and support bone, muscle, and immune health.
Price £39.99
About the Vitamin D Blood Test
The vitamin D blood test measures the level of vitamin D in your bloodstream. Vitamin D plays a vital role in keeping bones strong, supporting muscle function, and helping your immune system work properly.
Many people in the UK have low vitamin D without realising it, as symptoms can be vague or develop slowly over time.
What the Vitamin D Blood Test Measures
This test measures 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D), which is the most accurate marker of your body’s vitamin D status.
Vitamin D comes from two main sources:
- Vitamin D₂ from plants and fortified foods
- Vitamin D₃ from sunlight and animal-based foods
Both forms are processed by the liver into 25(OH)D, which circulates in your blood. Measuring this gives a clear picture of how much usable vitamin D your body has available to support bone strength, muscle health, immune defence, and energy levels.
Thyroid Health
- Haemoglobin
- Haematocrit
- Mean Cell Haemoglobin
- Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
- Mean Cell Volume
- Red Blood Cell Count
- Basophil Count
- Eosinophil Count
- Lymphocyte Count
- Monocyte Count
- Neutrophil Count
- White Blood Cell Count
- Platelet Count
Full Blood Count
- Total Cholesterol
- LDL Cholesterol
- HDL Cholesterol
- Total Cholesterol / HDL Cholesterol Ratio
- Triglycerides
Liver Health
- Alkaline Phosphatase
- Alanine Aminotransferase
- Aspartate Transferase
- Gamma-glutamyl Transferase
- Total Bilirubin
- Albumin
Why You Might Need The Vitamin D Blood Test
You may benefit from a vitamin D blood test if you:
- Feel tired or fatigued despite adequate sleep.
- Experience low mood or lack of motivation.
- Have bone, back, or muscle pain.
- Get frequent infections or take longer to recover from illness.
- Spend little time outdoors or cover your skin regularly.
- Are older, post-menopausal, or at risk of osteoporosis.
- Low vitamin D levels, if left untreated, can increase the risk of bone weakness, fractures, immune problems, and long-term health conditions.
Preparation Requirements for Vitamin D Blood Test
- No preparation is needed for the vitamin D blood test.
- You can eat and drink as normal before your test.
Turnaround Time for Results
Your blood sample is analysed in the pharmacy, and your results are sent to you by email within 15 minutes of the test being completed.
Understanding Your Test Results
Your vitamin D results are reported in:
- Nanomoles per litre (nmol/L)
- Nanograms per millilitre (ng/mL)
These results fall into the following ranges:
Vitamin D Status
Vitamin D Level
(nmol/L / ng/mL)
(nmol/L / ng/mL)
What This Means
Defficient
Less than 50 nmol/L
(less than 20 ng/mL)
Indicates a significant lack of vitamin D, which may lead to bone weakness, fatigue, and reduced immunity. Supplementation and lifestyle changes are usually recommended, with retesting after around 3 months.
Insufficient
50–75 nmol/L
(20–30 ng/mL)
(20–30 ng/mL)
Indicates vitamin D levels are below optimal. Moderate supplementation, dietary changes, and safe sun exposure may be advised. Retesting is often suggested after around 6 months.
Sufficient
Above 75 nmol/L
(above 30 ng/mL)
(above 30 ng/mL)
Indicates healthy vitamin D levels that support bone strength and immune health. Maintaining levels through diet, supplements if needed, and regular sunlight exposure is recommended, with annual monitoring.
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Defficient
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Less than 50 nmol/L (less than 20 ng/mL)
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Indicates a significant lack of vitamin D, which may lead to bone weakness, fatigue, and reduced immunity. Supplementation and lifestyle changes are usually recommended, with retesting after around 3 months.
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Insufficient
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50–75 nmol/L
(20–30 ng/mL)
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Indicates vitamin D levels are below optimal. Moderate supplementation, dietary changes, and safe sun exposure may be advised. Retesting is often suggested after around 6 months.
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Sufficient
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Above 75 nmol/L
(above 30 ng/mL)
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Indicates healthy vitamin D levels that support bone strength and immune health. Maintaining levels through diet, supplements if needed, and regular sunlight exposure is recommended, with annual monitoring.
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Note: In some cases, follow-up testing may be advised to ensure vitamin D levels have improved and remain stable over time.
Vitamin D Testing at The Pharmacy Bebington
Vitamin D blood testing is available at The Pharmacy Bebington, conveniently serving patients from Bebington, New Ferry, Birkenhead, Bromborough, Wallasey, and Heswall.
All tests are carried out in the pharmacy by trained professionals, with fast, reliable results and clear explanations to help you take control of your health.
All tests are carried out in the pharmacy by trained professionals, with fast, reliable results and clear explanations to help you take control of your health.