Biomarker Encyclopedia · vitamins & minerals · Sutton Coldfield

Vitamin D

Also known as: 25-hydroxyvitamin D, 25-OH vitamin D

The vitamin D test measures the level of vitamin D circulating in the blood, reflecting the body’s overall vitamin D status. At The Vesey Private Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, Vitamin D is available within 23 private blood test panels, with clinician-reviewed results. This page is educational and does not replace personalised medical advice.

What Vitamin D measures

The vitamin D test measures the level of vitamin D circulating in the blood, reflecting the body’s overall vitamin D status. Vitamin D supports the normal function of bone and muscle.

Why it is tested

Vitamin D is commonly measured as part of a nutritional or general health review. It is included in nutritional, bone and comprehensive panels.

Tests that include Vitamin D at The Vesey

Guide prices are read from the current Vesey catalogue and confirmed at booking.

Vitamins and Minerals

Guide price from £174

Bone Health

Guide price from £181

Muscle and Rheumatology

Guide price from £189

Long COVID

Guide price from £190

Standard Screen

Guide price from £192

Lifestyle Screen

Guide price from £194

17 further Vesey panels include Vitamin D. See all blood test panels →

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Frequently asked questions

Where does vitamin D come from?

It is made in the skin in response to sunlight and also obtained from some foods. The blood test reflects the combined result of these sources.

Reviewed by Dr Greg Spencer · General Practitioner · Last reviewed 2026-07-07

This page is for general education and information only. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a recommendation for any specific test or treatment, and it does not include reference ranges, which are laboratory-dependent and interpreted by a clinician. Guide prices are indicative and confirmed at the time of booking. Always discuss your health and any test results with a qualified clinician. In an emergency call 999; for urgent non-emergency advice call NHS 111.

Private blood testing in Sutton Coldfield

Clinician-reviewed results. No GP referral needed.

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