Vitamin D Test
Do you want to monitor your Vitamin D levels? Choose this test to measure the level of Vitamin D, a key nutrient to maintain bone strength and cellular health.
$69.00
+ $6.00 Physician Service Fee
Who is getting tested? *
Schedule your appointment after checkout
Same day appointments available at most of 2000+ Quest Patient Service Centers
What
Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus, both essential for building healthy, strong bones. This test measures the level of Vitamin D in your blood.
Who
Must be 18+ years of age to purchase
Orders not permitted in: AK, HI, AZ
How
Type of sample to be collected:
Blood (venipuncture—a needle is used to draw blood from a vein)
Blood (venipuncture—a needle is used to draw blood from a vein)
Where
Schedule an appointment, then visit one of our Patient Service Centers.
About the Test
The Vitamin D test measures the level of Vitamin D in your blood. When exposed to sunlight, your skin can produce its own Vitamin D. Foods fortified with Vitamin D are also good sources of Vitamin D. Your body stores an inactive form of Vitamin D in fat cells until it is needed for use. The liver and the kidneys convert inactive Vitamin D to 25 hydroxyvitamin D, the active form the body needs. Our blood test measures the amount of 25 hydroxyvitamin D, an indicator for the level of Vitamin D in your body. Abnormal levels of Vitamin D can indicate bone disease, nutrition disorders, or other metabolic complications.
How Does it Work?
Take an in-person test at a Quest Diagnostics location.
Over 2000+ locations focus on your safety, confidentiality and convenience.
1. Purchase your test
Schedule your appointment after purchasing a test to minimize wait time.
2. Visit a location
Enter your zip code to find a Quest Diagnostics location closest to you.
3. Get results online
We will email you when your confidential results are available.
Take an in-person test at a Quest Diagnostics location.
Over 2000+ locations focus on your safety, confidentiality and convenience.
1. Purchase your test
Schedule your appointment after purchasing a test to minimize wait time.
2. Visit a location
Enter your zip code to find a Quest Diagnostics location closest to you.
3. Get results online
We will email you when your confidential results are available.
The benefits of testing
You can get the information you need to support a healthy life - for yourself.
Take control of your health
Conveniently shop and pay online for lab tests without a doctor's visit. An independent physician will review your request and if appropriate, confirm your order and offer oversight.
Schedule and manage your appointments
Conveniently schedule your appointment online at one of our Quest Diagnostics locations. Certain tests may also offer self-testing home delivery.
Get your reliable results online fast
View your results through your secure account online. And it's easy to share the result with your doctor.
FAQs
Vitamin D is available as a vitamin supplement and is a component in many multi-vitamins. Adding foods to your diet that naturally contain Vitamin D or have been fortified with Vitamin D may also help you increase your Vitamin D levels.
Foods that naturally contain Vitamin D:
• Fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, and mackerel
• Beef liver
• Cheese
• Mushrooms
• Egg yolks
Foods that may be fortified with Vitamin D:
• Milk
• Breakfast cereals
• Orange juice
• Other dairy products, such as yogurt
Foods that naturally contain Vitamin D:
• Fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, and mackerel
• Beef liver
• Cheese
• Mushrooms
• Egg yolks
Foods that may be fortified with Vitamin D:
• Milk
• Breakfast cereals
• Orange juice
• Other dairy products, such as yogurt
There may be many causes of Vitamin D deficiency. Some reasons include:
• Not enough Vitamin D in the diet
• Poor absorption of Vitamin D
• Inadequate exposure to sunlight
• Not enough Vitamin D in the diet
• Poor absorption of Vitamin D
• Inadequate exposure to sunlight
Some risk factors for Vitamin D deficiency include:
• Adults > 50 years of age
• People with darker skin (darker skin absorbs less sunlight)
• People who are overweight
• People who are vegan or have a diet low in Vitamin D–rich foods
• People with other health conditions such as Crohn disease, celiac disease, kidney disease, or liver disease
• Adults > 50 years of age
• People with darker skin (darker skin absorbs less sunlight)
• People who are overweight
• People who are vegan or have a diet low in Vitamin D–rich foods
• People with other health conditions such as Crohn disease, celiac disease, kidney disease, or liver disease
A high level of Vitamin D is known as Vitamin D toxicity, and it can be harmful. If left untreated, it can cause kidney damage. Too much Vitamin D can also raise the level of calcium in the bloodstream and lead to confusion, disorientation, and issues with heart rhythm.