A vitamin D test measures the level of vitamin D in your blood. Vitamin D is crucial for maintaining healthy bones and supporting your immune system.
Who is this test for?
People at high risk of not getting enough vitamin D:
- Children aged 0 to 4
- People who are not often outdoors
- People who are in an institution like a care home
- People who usually wear clothes that cover up their skin
- People with dark skin e.g. African, African-Caribbean or south Asian