Vitamin D Test Price | Lahalak Medical Platform

Accurate Vitamin D test to ensure bone and immune health, preventing osteoporosis, especially with limited sun exposure common in the region.

Scientific name: Vitamin D Test

"The Vitamin D test is a blood test used to determine the level of this vitamin in the body, as it plays a vital role in bone health and immunity. The common deficiency in the Saudi population is linked to limited sun exposure and poor nutrition. Early detection helps prevent fractures, osteoporosis, and immune-related issues.

Vitamin D Test - Check Your Vitamin D Levels
Service type Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration 10-15 minutes
Fasting Fasting is not required

Included Services

  • Blood sample collection at the laboratory.
  • Vitamin D level test (25-hydroxy Vitamin D).
  • Official laboratory report with the result.
  • A brief consultation to explain the results and recommendations.

Medical Service Information

Test purpose

  • Assess vitamin D levels in individuals with limited sun exposure, such as office workers and women who wear clothing covering most of the body, to prevent deficiency.
  • Monitor and improve the health of the elderly (over 60 years old), as vitamin D absorption decreases with age, affecting bone and muscle health.
  • Prevent bone diseases in children and adolescents during rapid growth periods, such as rickets and osteomalacia.
  • Ensure maternal and fetal/infant health in pregnant and breastfeeding women, since vitamin D impacts bone development and immune system health.
  • Diagnose and follow up on vitamin D deficiency in patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, liver and kidney diseases, and obesity, which may affect vitamin levels.
  • Identify causes of symptoms related to vitamin D deficiency such as fatigue, muscle weakness, bone pain, hair loss, and recurrent infections.

Recommendations

  • Vitamin D Testing Recommendations by Target Group :

Conditions & Notices

  • Designed for adults and children over 5 years old.
  • It is preferable to conduct the test in the morning on an empty stomach for greater accuracy.

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