When to get bloodtest?

[catpurple7]

Hi all, I should of had my 3 month bloodtest (to check iron and vit d levels) done in september but i had a tooth infection and was on antibiotics and so cancelled it. I was in so much pain that i just concentrated on taking the antibiotics and ibruprofen. I didn't take any supplements.

My question is should i book a bloodtest soon or because i've had a gap of about 3 or 4 weeks of taking supplements should i wait a little longer to retest?🤔

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

I would get back on the supplements for a few weeks first, if you want to know what your dose of supplements is achieving then you need to continue it otherwise your results will show lower.

[catpurple7 in reply to SeasideSusie]

Would the beginning of November be good?

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to catpurple7]

I can't say for sure. I know that where iron is concerned it's not a quick fix so not sure how being off iron for a few weeks would affect your level nor how being back on it would. Maybe err on the side of caution and wait until beginning of December.

[catpurple7 in reply to SeasideSusie]

Thanks SeasideSusie 😁