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Vitamin D Test Full laboratory test, not a rapid test Determine your vitamin D level conveniently from home with our vitamin D test. Reliable analysis by our laboratory, completely without a doctors visit. Genuine laboratory test with liquid blood - just like in the doctors office (no dried blood card). Precise, digitally retrievable result. Clear and easy-to-understand instructions. Our product Vitamin D test With our at-home vitamin D test, you can quickly and easily determine the concentration of 25-OH-D3 in your blood. For each vitamin D test, a sample can be sent to our partner laboratory, CBT in Bonn, for analysis. There it will be examined. Scope of delivery: 1x detailed instructions 1x sample tube 2x plasters 1x alcohol swab 2x lancets 1x security bag 1x prepaid return envelope for orders to Germany How does the self-test work? Sampling Our test kit includes instructions and the necessary utensils for taking a small blood sample from your fingertip yourself. This involves a short, uncomplicated prick using one of the lancets included in the test set. Return and analysis Please return your sample to us in the enclosed return envelope (returns are free of charge within Germany; customers from Austria must pay for postage themselves). Your sample will then be analyzed in our partner laboratory CBT . Result We will inform you by email as soon as the result of your STI self-test is available. You can find your results in your protected area in the MetaLytic patient portal . Advantages of our laboratory analysis using liquid blood: ✅ Quality like at the doctors office – Precise laboratory results, as you know them from the doctors office. ? Accurate results – No loss of quality due to dried blood. ⏳ Fast analysis – Fast processing in the laboratory, as liquid blood does not need to be prepared or extracted first. ? Reproducibility – Consistently precise and reproducible test results. ? For maximum precision and reliable results – liquid blood! Vitamin D deficiency symptoms Tiredness and exhaustion A persistent feeling of tiredness and exhaustion can indicate a vitamin D deficiency. Even after sufficient sleep, those affected often feel tired. Frequent or chronic headaches can be caused by insufficient vitamin D in the blood. Such a deficiency impairs neurological health and can therefore contribute to headaches. Headache Bone pain and muscle weakness Bone pain and muscle weakness are typical signs of a deficiency. In the long term, a vitamin D deficiency can lead to a loss of bone density. Another consequence can be an increased risk of injury. A deficiency in vitamin D can impair the efficiency of the immune system, making one more susceptible to colds and infections. Susceptibility to infection Depressive mood and imbalance Low vitamin D levels are often associated with mood swings and depressive symptoms. These symptoms can be particularly pronounced during months with little sunshine. Severe hair loss is a possible symptom of vitamin D deficiency, especially when other causes have been ruled out. hair loss Sleep disorders Since vitamin D plays an important role in regulating the sleep-wake cycle, a deficiency can impair sleep quality and lead to restless sleep or insomnia. Vitamin D - The sunshine vitamin Vitamin D deficiency is more common in winter because the body primarily produces vitamin D through sun exposure on the skin. During the winter months, sunlight is weaker, and a vitamin D deficiency can easily occur. Low vitamin D levels can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to infection , among other things, which underlines the importance of regular monitoring. A balanced supply of vitamin D is crucial , as both a vitamin D deficiency and a vitamin D oversupply can pose health risks . Our Vitamin D test allows you to conveniently determine your Vitamin D levels from home. Use our vitamin D self-test: Avoid over- or under-supply General Questions & Answers How safe and accurate are the home tests? Our home tests meet the highest quality standards – both in terms of the materials used and the analysis. The evaluation is carried out in our partner laboratories, CBT and SOGZ, both located in Germany . This ensures that the quality of the analysis is comparable to that of a medical examination. However, you benefit from a time-saving and convenient procedure, as well as potential cost savings. How long will it take for the test kit to arrive? Orders received by 3:00 PM on weekdays (Monday to Friday) will be shipped the same day. Shipping is handled by Deutsche Post AG / DHL with standard delivery times. For shipments to Austria, you can expect a delivery time of 2-4 working days. How long will it take to receive my test result from the lab? After you send us your sample, it arrives at our German partner laboratory. Your detailed test results are usually available within 3–4 business days of the sample arriving at the laboratory. How does the shipping process to the lab work? Are there any costs for me? Please return your sealed sample to us in the enclosed return envelope. Returns within Germany are free of charge. Customers from Austria are responsible for postage costs. Note: DHL tracking may be delayed by up to 24 hours; your sample may already be being processed during this time. In what form will the test result be communicated to me? You will be notified by email as soon as your test result is available. The result will also be available in your secure online area of the MetaLytic patient portal . There you can view, download, and print it. Can I safely send my sample at extreme temperatures? Yes, shipping is possible at any outside temperature. Will my data be stored? Yes, your test results will be securely stored in your personal, free area of our MetaLytic patient portal. You have access to them at any time. Can I order the test in advance and store it at home? Yes, you can order the test in advance and store it in your medicine cabinet. This way, you are well prepared in an emergency and have the tests immediately available without having to wait for an order. Is the shipping discreet? Yes, we ship your order in brown large envelopes without any indication of the contents. Is it possible to send the test to a parcel locker? Yes, thats possible! This must be specified directly during the ordering process under the delivery address. When ordering, please always include your personal postal code and the number of the desired Packstation in addition to your name. Also, please provide the postal code and city of the respective Packstation. Example: Max Mustermann -> Your name 7654321 -> Your post number in your customer account Packstation 123 -> Packstation with number 12345 Musterdorf -> Postcode and town of the parcel station Will the laboratory results be accepted by doctors for further treatment? Yes, you will receive a meaningful laboratory result as a PDF, which can be used by doctors for further treatment. Can the results of my test be sent via email? For data protection reasons, we do not send results by email. You can access your results in the MetaLytic patient portal as soon as they are available. Where can I find my sample code? You will find your personal sample code in the instructions included in the test kit. Frequently asked questions about the test How does the vitamin D test work? The self-test requires only a small blood sample from your fingertip and is easy to perform at home. Detailed step-by-step instructions included in the test kit guide you safely through the process. After taking the sample, you send it to our partner laboratory in Germany for analysis. The results are evaluated by a doctor and will show you whether your vitamin D levels are sufficient. Why should I get tested for vitamin D? A vitamin D test can be useful to detect a potential deficiency . Especially during the winter months, when sunlight is weaker in Northern Europe, or among people who spend little time outdoors, vitamin D levels are often insufficient. Older people and those with darker skin also have a higher risk of vitamin D deficiency , as their skin is less efficient at producing vitamin D from sunlight. Furthermore, a test before planned vitamin D supplementation helps determine the correct dosage . How to compensate for a vitamin D deficiency? To counteract a vitamin D deficiency, it is recommended to take advantage of sunlight : Spend time outdoors regularly, especially during the months from March to October. If a vitamin D3 deficiency has been confirmed, supplements can help replenish vitamin D levels. The recommended daily dose depends on the individual deficiency. Is it possible to overdose on vitamin D? Yes, a vitamin D overdose is possible through long-term intake of high doses of vitamin D supplements . A vitamin D overdose leads to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, weakness, and nervousness. The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) recommends avoiding a daily intake above 100 μg (4,000 IU). Our vitamin D test can help you determine whether taking a supplement is right for you. What is a normal vitamin D level in the blood? According to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) and other institutions, the following are considered normal values: 50-124 nmol/l (20-49 ng/ml): optimal range, normal vitamin D supply 30-49 nmol/l (12-19 ng/ml): suboptimal supply, possible health consequences Below 30 nmol/l (below 12 ng/ml): Vitamin D deficiency How does vitamin D get into the body? The human body typically synthesizes 80% to 90% of vitamin D in the skin itself; this requires sunlight, especially UV-B radiation . Therefore, spending time outdoors is necessary for sufficient vitamin D production. Diet plays only a relatively minor role in vitamin D supply, estimated at between 10% and 20% . What are the consequences of a vitamin D deficiency? A vitamin D deficiency can have serious consequences for bone health. Children can develop rickets , a disease that impairs bone growth and leads to permanent deformities and growth disorders. It is often accompanied by muscle weakness, reduced muscle tone , and increased susceptibility to infections . In adults, a deficiency can lead to osteomalacia , which causes bone pain, deformities, and muscle weakness. In older age, a vitamin D deficiency also contributes to the development of osteoporosis , characterized by reduced bone density and increased susceptibility to fractures.
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