Vitamin D Test

The 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OH-D) blood test — the standard pathology marker for vitamin D status. Most-tested nutrient in Australia, and one of the most commonly low.

One-time payment of $55. GST included. No subscription.

What this panel measures

  • Vitamin D (25-OH) — The 25-hydroxyvitamin D form — the standard marker your liver makes from sunlight exposure and dietary vitamin D.

Who this panel is for

Have you noticed any of these:

  • mostly indoor work and limited sun exposure
  • diligent sunscreen use year-round
  • darker skin (which produces less vitamin D from the same sun exposure)
  • older adult or post-pregnancy
  • frequent colds, low immunity or muscle aches
  • winter mood drops in southern Australian states

How it works

  1. Order online — no GP referral needed.
  2. Visit any of 2,000+ accredited collection centres across Australia.
  3. Results delivered same day to your personal dashboard with clear explanations.

Sample and turnaround

Single blood draw, no fasting required. Vitamin D shifts seasonally — late winter typically shows the lowest reading; late summer the highest. Results back same day.

Frequently asked questions

Why test if I'm in Australia?

Sun avoidance, sunscreen, indoor work and skin pigmentation all reduce vitamin D production. Australia has surprisingly high rates of insufficiency — testing tells you where you actually sit.

What's a good vitamin D level?

Australian labs commonly use a reference range starting around 50 nmol/L for sufficiency. Many functional medicine practitioners aim higher (75–125 nmol/L). Discuss results with your doctor before supplementing.

I take a supplement — when should I retest?

After starting or changing supplementation, test 8–12 weeks in. Once stable, once a year is enough for most people.

Can vitamin D be too high?

Yes — usually only with high-dose supplementation. The test can flag this before it becomes a problem.