Vitamin D (25 OH)

This is a single blood test for vitamin D, a nutrient linked to bone and immune health that is commonly low among people in the UK, particularly in winter. It suits anyone who wants to check their level rather than guess whether they need to supplement.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or Tasso autodraw or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
1 day
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Vitamin D

Test specifications

Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or Tasso autodraw or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
1 day
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Vitamins

  • Vitamin D

About this test

This test measures 25-hydroxyvitamin D, known as vitamin D or 25(OH)D, the standard marker used to check your vitamin D status. Vitamin D plays a part in bone health and immune function, and levels commonly fall in the UK during winter months when sunlight exposure is lower.

Within the comparison group of vitamin D tests we track, this is the most expensive option, at £53.25 against a group median of £49. Cheaper alternatives include Monitor My Health and Medichecks, both around £38 to £39, and MyHealthChecked's rapid test at £8, though rapid tests can differ in what they offer compared with a lab-processed blood test. Where Blue Horizon's version does well is collection flexibility: you can use an at-home finger-prick kit or Tasso autodraw device, or opt for a venous draw at a clinic or nurse visit, which is why it scores a perfect mark for collection convenience.

Documentation is thorough, with a detailed description, the full biomarker and sample type stated, and a same-day-to-next-day turnaround. Trust signals draw on Blue Horizon's Trustpilot rating and UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs; you need to add a doctor review at checkout if you want one, since it is not automatic.

Who is it for?

This test suits you if convenience matters most, since you can collect your sample at home with a finger-prick kit or Tasso autodraw device rather than needing to attend a clinic. It works well if you want a fast result, with turnaround typically within a day.

If price is your main priority, Medichecks and Monitor My Health both offer comparable vitamin D tests for around £38 to £39, roughly £14 cheaper than this one, and MyHealthChecked lists a rapid test at £8. Those are worth considering if you do not need Blue Horizon's specific collection options.

How it works

This is a blood test for vitamin D (25-OH). You can collect your sample at home using a finger-prick kit or a Tasso autodraw device, or have a venous blood draw at a clinic or via a nurse home visit. Once your sample reaches the laboratory, results are typically ready within a day. A doctor's review of your results can be added as an opt-in extra at checkout.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Multiple collection options, including an at-home finger-prick kit and a Tasso autodraw device.
  • Results are typically ready within a day of your sample reaching the lab.
  • Clear, detailed listing covering the biomarker, sample type and collection choices.

Cons

  • The most expensive test in this comparison group that we track, at £53.25 against a £49 median.
  • Around £14 more than comparable tests from Medichecks and Monitor My Health.
  • You need to add a doctor review at checkout if you want one; it is not automatic.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Priciest vitamin D test in this comparison group
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

This vitamin D blood test costs £53.25 and can be collected at home by finger-prick or Tasso autodraw, or by venous draw at a clinic or nurse visit. Within the group of comparable vitamin D tests we track, it is the most expensive, running from MyHealthChecked's £8 rapid test up to Forth's £50 home kit. Its strength is collection flexibility rather than price, with results typically back within a day.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 9.0/10

    The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 7.5/10

    A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.

  • Collection convenience 10.0/10

    A finger-prick sample you take at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 1 days, well ahead of the vitamins norm of 3.5.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 7.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.

  • Value for money 5.9/10

    £53.25 against a comparison-group median of £49.00 (+9%).

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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  • At-home test
8.1 / 10

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7.7 / 10