The IPSA medical vitamin D blood test measures your current vitamin D level. Vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin, is known as the ‘sunshine’ vitamin as natural vitamin D is produced from sunlight exposure.
At your IPSA Medical clinic, your vitamin D test checks if your vitamin D level is lower than it should be, as it is vital for maintaining healthy teeth and bones through controlling phosphate and calcium levels in your body.
Adequate vitamin D levels are important for children under five, pregnant women and breast-fed babies and infants.
Vitamin D deficiency is common and some individuals are particularly at risk:
- Those over 65
- Those suffering from kidney, liver or gut issues
- Black or Asian individuals
- Those with bone-metabolism issues
Why should I have a vitamin D blood test at my IPSA Medical clinic?
The vitamin D test at your IPSA Medical clinic is suggested when you want to establish your current vitamin D level to determine if you are vitamin D deficient. Vitamin D testing may also be especially useful for the over-65s, pregnant women, children under 5, for those with black or Asian skin types, and for those with gut, liver or kidney disease.
What are the vitamin D deficiency symptoms?
The following symptoms might be indicative of vitamin D deficiency:
- Fatigue
- Muscle pain
- Restless sleep
- Weakness and cramps
- Lack of concentration
- Chronic pain
- Weight gain
- Joint pain
- High blood pressure
- Bladder problems
- Constipation or diarrhoea
- Headaches
Depending on the results of your IPSA Medical vitamin D blood test, your IPSA Medical doctor will prescribe an appropriate strength vitamin D treatment to restore normal vitamin D levels. Your IPSA Medical clinician will also recommend retesting at an appropriate interval post-vitamin D treatment.
If you suspect you may be vitamin D deficient or if just want to find out what your vitamin D level is, then book your same-day IPSA Medical clinic vitamin D test online or phone your nearest IPSA Medical clinic.
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