{"product_id":"vitamin-d-1-health-indicators-in-store-home-self-admini","title":"Vitamin D 1 health indicators in store\/home (self administered)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vitamin D Test is a single-marker blood test measuring 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OH), the storage form of vitamin D, processed by London Medical Laboratory (LML), a UKAS-accredited ISO 15189 laboratory, and sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTest type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-marker vitamin D blood test\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNo. of biomarkers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 — vitamin D (25-OH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSample\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlood — in-store phlebotomy or at-home finger-prick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLaboratory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLondon Medical Laboratory (LML) — UKAS-accredited (ISO 15189)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTurnaround\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypically 3–5 working days from when the lab receives your sample\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOptions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-store at Holborn London, or at-home self-collection kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLocation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHolborn London — 77 Southampton Row, WC1B 4ET\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWays Pharmacy, UK (GPhC-registered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdults in the UK checking their vitamin D status at the end of winter, when up to a quarter of the population runs low\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople with fatigue, bone or muscle aches, or low mood who want to rule out vitamin D deficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople with limited sun exposure, darker skin, or who cover most of their skin outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople taking a vitamin D supplement who want to confirm their level is in range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e acutely unwell people who need urgent medical assessment; use as a substitute for diagnostic assessment by a doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is measured\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin D (25-OH)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 25-hydroxyvitamin D, the marker used to assess whether your vitamin D stores are deficient, insufficient, or adequate. Vitamin D helps regulate calcium and phosphate, which keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComplete payment online and choose your option: an appointment at Holborn London, or an at-home self-collection kit posted to you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor in-store, attend Ways Pharmacy, 77 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4ET, where a trained operator takes a blood sample. For at-home, follow the kit instructions to collect a finger-prick sample and return it in the prepaid packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYour sample is sent to London Medical Laboratory for analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYou receive a written report with your result against the reference range, typically within 3–5 working days of the lab receiving your sample.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA pharmacist can talk you through the result and, where appropriate, recommend GP follow-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to fast before a vitamin D test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Vitamin D is not affected by food, so you can eat and drink as normal before your sample. Take your regular medications as usual unless your GP has advised otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long do results take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are typically returned 3 to 5 working days after London Medical Laboratory receives your sample. You will receive a written report showing your level against the reference range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the laboratory accredited?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Samples are processed by London Medical Laboratory (LML), a UKAS-accredited laboratory operating to ISO 15189, the international standard for medical testing laboratories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat if my vitamin D is low?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low result does not diagnose a condition on its own. The pharmacist will explain what your level means, discuss whether supplementation may be appropriate, and recommend GP follow-up if needed. Reference ranges are provided with your report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I do this test at home?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. You can either attend our Holborn pharmacy for a phlebotomy sample or order an at-home finger-prick self-collection kit and post it back to the laboratory in the prepaid packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do I need to fast before a vitamin D test?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. Vitamin D is not affected by food, so you can eat and drink as normal before your sample. 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