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1037 N Main St, Akron, OH 443101037 N Main St
Open until 6:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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4.39(57 reviews)
QUICKmed Urgent Care, Akron Urgent Care - 1037 N Main St
Brynne was an excellent provider! Professionally and caring, a great listener. My whole visit was over in 45 minutes. Staff were great, especially Morgan. Would recommend

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402 S Chestnut St, Ravenna, OH 44266402 S Chestnut St
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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4.54(76 reviews)
QUICKmed Urgent Care, Ravenna Urgent Care - 402 S Chestnut St
The staff was very friendly and professional! The wait time was quick!

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955 N Court St, Medina, OH 44256955 N Court St
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
4.49(465 reviews)
QUICKmed Urgent Care, Medina Urgent Care - 955 N Court St
The scheduling was super easy and they were very nice and quick once there! I would definitely recommend this place to others!

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17406 Royalton Rd, Strongsville, OH 4413617406 Royalton Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
4.68(229 reviews)
QUICKmed Urgent Care, Strongsville Urgent Care - 17406 Royalton Rd
This place was wonderful. Super nice staff, clean establishment and no wait! Dr. Hughes took her time talking to me about what was wrong and options on how to correct it. I would defenitley come back.

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4503 Brookpark Rd, Parma, OH 441344503 Brookpark Rd
Open until 4:00 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
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  • Thu 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
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  • Apr 8 8:00 am - 11:15 am
4.67(325 reviews)
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SCT Medical Clinic, Parma - 4503 Brookpark Rd
This is my go-to when I need anything for a job I'm seeking. Staff nice and precise. Prices are affordable. I would recommend this clinic. Wait time decent.

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5155 Buehlers Dr, Medina, OH 442565155 Buehlers Dr
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4.33(40 reviews)
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Any Lab Test Now, Medina - 5155 Buehlers Dr
The woman who handled my appointment was awesome! She was understanding of my being afraid and super friendly.

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3838 Massillon Rd, Uniontown, OH 446853838 Massillon Rd
Open until 4:30 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
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  • Sat 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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1700 Boettler Rd, Uniontown, OH 446851700 Boettler Rd
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1835 Franks Pkwy, Uniontown, OH 446851835 Franks Pkwy
Open until 4:30 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
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165 5th St SE, Barberton, OH 44203165 5th St SE
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
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  • Sat 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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390 Robinson Ave, Barberton, OH 44203390 Robinson Ave
Open until 6:00 pm
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201 5th St NE, Barberton, OH 44203201 5th St NE
Open until12:30 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 12:30 pm
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472 E Waterloo Rd, Akron, OH 44319472 E Waterloo Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
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WellNow Urgent Care, South Akron - 472 E Waterloo Rd
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908 E Waterloo Rd, Akron, OH 44306908 E Waterloo Rd
Open until12:00 pm
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979 Kenmore Blvd, Akron, OH 44314979 Kenmore Blvd
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon10:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue10:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed10:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu10:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri10:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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4728 Dressler Rd NW, Canton, OH 447184728 Dressler Rd NW
Open until 6:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sat10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Any Lab Test Now  , Canton  - 4728 Dressler Rd NW
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1493 S Hawkins Ave, Akron, OH 443201493 S Hawkins Ave
Open until12:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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754 S Cleveland Ave, Mogadore, OH 44260754 S Cleveland Ave
Open until12:00 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
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1811 Schneider St NE, Canton, OH 447211811 Schneider St NE
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
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  • Sat 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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1 Park W Blvd, Akron, OH 443201 Park W Blvd
Open until12:00 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
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  • SatClosed
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1685 Southeast Ave, Tallmadge, OH 442781685 Southeast Ave
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1925 W Market St, Akron, OH 443131925 W Market St
Open until12:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
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  • Wed 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • SatClosed
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Labcorp at Walgreens - 1925 W Market St
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1260 Independence Ave, Akron, OH 443101260 Independence Ave
Open until 4:30 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
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  • SatClosed
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60 North Ave, Tallmadge, OH 4427860 North Ave
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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  • SatClosed
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1860 State Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 442231860 State Rd
Open until 3:00 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • SatClosed
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600 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221600 Portage Trail
Open until12:00 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Thu 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • SatClosed
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4055 Embassy Pkwy, Akron, OH 443334055 Embassy Pkwy
Open until 4:30 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • SatClosed
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506 W Main St, Louisville, OH 44641506 W Main St
Open until 6:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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  • Thu 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
4.5(2 reviews)
This clinic has shorter than average waiting periods

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Kudos to the staff at ACH for taking care of my problem and getting me on my way in a timely manner, there was little to no waiting and we got thru my ordeal with a smile and a couple of chuckles. I will go back again without hesitation.
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3869 Darrow Rd, Stow, OH 442243869 Darrow Rd
Open until 4:30 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • SunClosed
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7859 Lincoln Way E, Apple Creek, OH 446067859 Lincoln Way E
Open until 4:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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  • Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • SatClosed
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5655 Hudson Dr, Hudson, OH 442365655 Hudson Dr
Open until12:00 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
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  • Thu 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • SatClosed
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3780 Medina Rd, Medina, OH 442563780 Medina Rd
Open until 4:30 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • SunClosed
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4001 Carrick Dr, Medina, OH 442564001 Carrick Dr
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Uh Urgent Care, Medina - 4001 Carrick Dr
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1207 W State St, Alliance, OH 446011207 W State St
Open until 1:30 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 1:30 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 1:30 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 1:30 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 1:30 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 1:30 pm
  • SatClosed
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Three Rivers Diagnostics , Alliance - 1207 W State St
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240 E State St, Alliance, OH 44601240 E State St
Labcorp - 240 E State St
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10100 Wellman Rd, Streetsboro, OH 4424110100 Wellman Rd
Open until 5:30 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
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7027 Mill Rd, Cleveland, OH 441417027 Mill Rd
Open 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • SunClosed
4.18(561 reviews)
Request A Test Ltd - 7027 Mill Rd
Great discreet service, scheduled my visit and paid for for the test online not in Showed up at lab, checked in and was seen within minutes. Blood and urine were collected, test results came back quickly within 2 days because I did my test on a Friday. Quick, easy and cheap. Didn't have to wait for a visit to my PCP, and then get referral to lab.
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6160 Brecksville Rd, Independence, OH 441316160 Brecksville Rd
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
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  • Sun10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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6789 Ridge Rd, Parma, OH 441296789 Ridge Rd
Open until 4:30 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
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  • SatClosed
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Labcorp - 6789 Ridge Rd
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5265 Transportation Blvd, Garfield Heights, OH 441255265 Transportation Blvd
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18660 Bagley Rd, Middleburg Heights, OH 4413018660 Bagley Rd
Open 3:30 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
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  • Sat 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
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4.53(586 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 18660 Bagley Rd
After receiving my results, I called Quest Lab Testing and discussed the results with a consultation. This consultation filled in my knowledge gaps and made me more aware of my particular situation.
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5793 Ridge Rd, Parma, OH 441295793 Ridge Rd
Open until 5:00 pm
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340 Ridge Rd, Newton Falls, OH 44444340 Ridge Rd
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Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus, both essential for building healthy, strong bones. This test measures the level of Vitamin D in your blood.

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Vitamin D Test FAQs

  • How much does a vitamin D test cost in New Franklin?

    A multitude of factors influence the price of a vitamin D test, including testing provider rates, geographic location, and whether or not your health insurance plan covers this test. Your health plan may cover vitamin D testing if your doctor thinks it medically necessary; but, at-home vitamin D tests may not be covered. Inquire with the vitamin D testing firm about the costs of a vitamin D test.

  • Does insurance cover vitamin D testing in New Franklin?

    Your health insurance plan may cover the cost of vitamin D testing if your doctor believes that it is medically necessary based on your symptoms and health condition. You should get a vitamin D test if you have symptoms of vitamin D deficiency or if you meet the risk factors for vitamin D deficiency. Contact your health insurance provider directly to learn more about your perks and coverage.

  • Who should get a vitamin D test in New Franklin?

    A vitamin D test can determine whether you're getting enough vitamin D to stay healthy and protect yourself from illness and disease. A vitamin D test is also recommended for those who have vitamin D insufficiency symptoms or who have risk factors for vitamin D deficiency, such as osteoporosis, obesity, or a dark complexion.

  • How do they test for vitamin D deficiency in New Franklin?

    A blood test for vitamin D deficiency can be performed to identify vitamin D deficiency. Vitamins D2 and D3 in the bloodstream convert to 25-hydroxy vitamin D, which can be measured with a vitamin D test to check whether you're deficient. For a vitamin D blood test, a tiny needle is used to extract a little sample of blood from a vein in your arm. Your sample is then examined in a lab to check if you are vitamin D deficient.

  • How do I read vitamin D test results?

    The unit of measurement for vitamin D is nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL). A normal range is defined as any figure between 20 and 40 ng/mL, while other medical experts consider between 30 and 50 ng/mL is typical. With the help of your doctor or the vitamin D test provider, you can usually understand the results of your vitamin D test.

  • What does low vitamin D mean?

    Low vitamin D levels could indicate a vitamin D deficiency in your diet or insufficient sun exposure for your body to manufacture vitamin D. Low vitamin D levels could also indicate that your body's ability to absorb vitamin D is being impeded by a medical condition. Your doctor can assist you in identifying and treating the underlying causes of low vitamin D levels.

  • How long does it take to get vitamin D test results in New Franklin?

    A vitamin D test might take anywhere from a few days to a week to get results. Test results may be delayed due to factors such as lab productivity and staffing, as well as the time it takes for your doctor to advise you of your results. Your doctor can give you a more accurate time frame for receiving your test results.

  • Where should I get a vitamin D test in New Franklin?

    Vitamin D tests are available from a variety of sources, including primary care physicians, urgent care clinics, walk-in laboratories, hospitals, and wellness centers. At-home vitamin D tests are also available from a variety of retailers. Find the top vitamin D testing services in your region with Solv.

  • How accurate are vitamin D tests?

    The 25-hydroxy vitamin D test is the most precise method for determining vitamin D levels in your body right now. Some drugs, such as phenobarbital, isoniazid, and corticosteroids, have been shown to affect the accuracy of vitamin D assays. Your doctor may urge you to cease taking any medications that have been found to affect vitamin D test results for a few days before your test.

  • How can I book a vitamin D test through Solv?

    Search for "vitamin D test" in the search box on the Solv homepage. Then choose your location from the dropdown menu on the right. Solv can connect you with a list of the best vitamin D testing clinics in your area. Choose your preferred practitioner, then use the information given to call and arrange an appointment.

New Franklin Vitamin D Tests

A vitamin D test can tell you if you're getting enough vitamin D or if you're low in the vitamin. Vitamin D is required for healthy bones and a strong immune system. Vitamin D deficiency may increase your risk of bone issues like fractures and osteoporosis.

Vitamin D may be found in a variety of foods and is also created by your body when you are exposed to sunshine. Vitamin D shortage can occur if you don't eat enough vitamin D-rich foods or if you don't get enough sun. Vitamin D deficiency can be caused by kidney disease, liver disease, and other illnesses.

A vitamin D test may be beneficial for those who are experiencing symptoms of vitamin D deficiency, such as bone weakness, softness, deformity, and fractures. People who are at risk for vitamin D deficiency may benefit from a vitamin D test. Obesity, a dark complexion, bone disorders like osteoporosis, and having had gastric bypass surgery are all significant vitamin D deficient risk factors (a type of weight loss surgery that prevents the body from fully absorbing nutrients).

Vitamin D levels are determined using a blood test. During this test, your healthcare provider will remove a little sample of blood from your arm using a tiny needle. Your blood sample will then be sent to a laboratory to be tested for vitamin D levels. A vitamin D test takes about five minutes to complete and does not necessitate any additional preparation.

If your tests show you're deficient in vitamin D, your doctor will work with you to figure out why your levels are low and, if necessary, devise a treatment plan to increase your vitamin D intake. This could involve adding more vitamin D-rich items to your diet, taking vitamin D supplements, spending more time in the sun, or taking a vitamin D supplement.

Sources

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  1. MedlinePlus. Vitamin D Test
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/vitamin-d-test/
  2. MedlinePlus. 25-hydroxy vitamin D test
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003569.htm
  3. National Library of Medicine. Factors Affecting the Accuracy of Vitamin D Measurements
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4453300/

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