London Medical Laboratory
Vitamin Profile - Fingerprick Blood Test
This home self-testing fingerprick blood test checks your Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and Folate levels.
Test Type: General Health Profile
Biomarkers: Vitamin
Suitable For: Adults, Age 18+
Testing Method: Finger-prick Blood Test
This home self-testing fingerprick blood test checks your Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and Folate levels.
After purchase, please complete the form linked in your confirmation email.
Vitamins are a group of substances that our bodies need for normal cell function, growth, and development.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a vitamin that is used in the regulation of calcium and magnesium absorption from the gut, it is also important for the growth and health of bones. Vitamin D comes from two sources; it can be ingested from foods and supplements or be produced in the skin once it is exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D tests are used to identify vitamin D deficiency and to monitor diseases that interfere with fat absorption like Crohn’s disease.
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is a vitamin that is necessary for the formation of red blood cells, tissue, cellular repairs, and nerve health. It can be found in animal products such as poultry, milk, and eggs. Vitamin B12 tests are used to help diagnose the cause of anaemia.
Folate
Folate (Vitamin B9) is a vitamin that is necessary for the formation of red blood cells, tissue, and cellular repairs and is important during pregnancy. It can be found in leafy green vegetables, yeast, and citrus fruits. Folate tests are used to help diagnose the cause of anaemia.
Warnings:
Consult with a physician prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications or have a medical condition.
Directions:
Your test kit contains easy-to-follow instructions on how to take your own finger blood sample, together with an instructions leaflet, and a test request form. It is important that you read and follow the instructions in the instructions leaflet carefully and take care when taking any sample. We shall not be responsible for any injury caused by any failure to follow the instructions correctly. The home-testing kits use a simple finger-prick blood sample you can take yourself in the comfort of your own home. Please use the enclosed lancets and tube to collect the blood sample.