Who should take this test and why it’s essential:
If you have signs or symptoms of a bone condition such as bone pain, muscle weakness or aches OR if you have incorporated vitamin D supplements into your diet and would like to monitor the effectiveness of the regimen.
Vitamin D Test Kit
Discover the MLD Vitamin D Test:
Harness the power of Vitamin D in fortifying your immune system and combating infections. This essential nutrient not only regulates various cellular functions but also possesses anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective properties that promote immune health, muscle function, and brain cell activity. Gaining insights into your Vitamin D levels will help you understand your susceptibility to illness.
- FSA/HSA Accounts Accepted
Choose How You'd Like To Collect Your Sample
*Receive guidance on using our QuickDraw collection device effectively with a free virtual appointment
QuickDraw
Collection Method
Description
Our Quick Draw device makes sample collection easy, fast and pain free.
Benefits
- Painless
- Free virtual assistance with collection
- Complete blood results from a single microtainer
- Fast turn-around of results
- Free overnight return shipping
$99.99
Finger Stick
Collection Method
Description
For those looking for a low cost option, we offer a traditional Finger Stick collection method with a lancet collection device.
Benefits
- Lower cost, although with low to moderate pain
- Complete blood results from a single microtainer
- Fast turn-around of results
- Free overnight return shipping
$69.99
In The DFW Metroplex?
Stop by one of our labs or schedule a mobile concierge to have your sample collected by one of our licensed healthcare professionals.
What this Test measures
Vitamin D (25-OH D)
Low Vitamin D (25-OH D) level:
Deficiencies in Vitamin D can lead to low calcium absorption which in turn causes weakened bones that become soft and brittle and prone to fractures. Perhaps the most commonly known condition attributed to low Vitamin D levels is osteoporosis – a loss of total bone mass. Deficiency in Vitamin D may lead to rickets in children and adverse outcomes in pregnant women and may also contribute to the development of cancer, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and autoimmune disorders.
- Fatigue
- Bone pain
- Muscle weakness, muscle aches or muscle cramps
- Mood changes like depression
- Difficulty sleeping
- Hair loss
How At-Home Testing Works
Step One
Select The Test That's Right For You
Collect your own lab sample anytime, anywhere through an easy-to-use test kit that’s shipped direct to you.
Step Two
Collect And Return Your Sample
Quickly collect your sample from the comfort of your home using our ground-breaking Quick Draw device or traditional finger prick lancet.
Step Three
View YourResults
Your lab results will be available on your personal online dashboard. Results are in an easy-to-understand educational format that helps you manage your health.
We are a REAL LAB,not a marketing company
All tests are processed through our university backed, CLIA certified labs and HIPAA secure results are delivered in real time. After your test is processed, we offer in-depth results to not only help you make important decisions about your health in conjunction with your treating physician or medical team, but solutions to any health issues that may be discovered during the process.
Questions? We Have Answers.
Vitamin D (25-OH D) is an essential vitamin that helps regulate calcium and phosphorus in the body and is needed for building and maintaining healthy bones. It plays a critical role in bone and immune health, it helps prevent cancer and protects the body against chronic conditions like depression, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and multiple sclerosis. Because your body can only absorb calcium, the (primary component of bone), when Vitamin D is present. Vitamin D isn’t naturally found in many foods, but your body does make it when direct sunlight converts a chemical in your skin into an active form of the vitamin which is why It is known as the “sunshine vitamin”.
While rare, high levels of Vitamin D are usually caused by large doses of Vitamin D supplements – not by diet or sun exposure. The buildup of Vitamin D in your blood can cause nausea, vomiting, weakness and frequent urination.
The amount of Vitamin D your skin makes depends on the time of day, the season, and latitude where you live, which means during the winter months, depending on where you live, your Vitamin D production decreases substantially. On average, during the summer months (after “Spring forward”) the United States see 14-18 hours of daylight, and during the winter months (after “Fall back”) the United States see 6-8 hours of daylight. Shorter days and cold, wet weather often keeps people indoors and exercising less. 50% of the world’s population suffers from insufficient Vitamin D levels, and the reduction in outdoor activities during the winter months is a major contributing factor causing these low Vitamin D levels.
Please prepare to test first thing in the morning. Be sure to drink plenty of water before testing! Being well hydrated will help increase blood flow and improve the testing experience.
*Note: Do not test on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Holiday. Your sample must be picked up, dropped at a dropbox location or brought to FedEx on the same day you test.
MLD’s Vitamin D At Home test results will provide detailed information regarding your Vitamin D (25-OH D) levels. Our easy to navigate patient dashboard will tell you if your Vitamin D (25-OH D) levels are low, normal or high.
Your results can be easily shared with your healthcare provider, and in fact, we encourage you to share your data in order to obtain the treatment you might need. Contact us for a network of healthcare providers that specialize in treating nutrient deficiencies.
