VIT D test

[Lindsayf]

Hi all

I have bought a private VIT D test for my parents. When is the best time for them to test please? First thing in the morning on an empty stomach or is this test a bit more flexible?

Thanks

[Lindsayf]

also the VIT B they take has Biotin in it so should they stop taking before their VIT D test?

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Lindsayf]

Is it blood in a microtainer or the dried blood spot test where you put 4 spots of blood on some blotting paper type stuff?

[Lindsayf in reply to SeasideSusie]

Yes that’s the one

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Lindsayf]

Which one, I've given both versions and asked which

[Lindsayf in reply to SeasideSusie]

agh so sorry it’s the 4 spots on a blotting paper

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Lindsayf]

OK, so I asked the lab about this and they said the testing process is different from a serum blood sample and no biotin used in the process so no need to leave the B Complex off. However, if you want to be super cautious you could leave it off for a couple of days.

If they take Vit D they can continue with it up to and including the day before the test and the result will show what their dose is achieving .

First thing in the morning and water only before the test is for thyroid and iron tests.

[Lindsayf in reply to SeasideSusie]

okay that’s great… thank you so much. Trying to also time it with the postal strikes. That’s great to know that they can do the test anytime of the day.

[JannSimpson]

What is the best test for testing Vitamin D? Ive heard different things!

[Lindsayf]

Hi

I bought the test from vitamindtest.org.uk/