Checks your blood level of vitamin D, which is commonly low in people who spend little time outdoors, have darker skin or are over 65. A simple single-marker test suited to anyone wanting a quick, low-cost deficiency check.
1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.
Vitamin D helps regulate calcium and supports bone and immune health; low levels are more common if you spend little time outdoors, have darker skin or are over 65. This test measures only vitamin D, so it gives a quick answer to a specific question rather than a wider health picture.
Among the vitamin D tests we compare, this one is priced below the £49 group median, at £39, though it is not the cheapest option: MyHealthChecked's Vitamin D Rapid Test comes in at £8, and Monitor My Health's Vitamin D test is close behind at £38. Where Medichecks stands out is convenience, since you can do the whole thing at home with a finger-prick kit, or opt for a venous draw or a home nurse visit if you prefer, with results in around 2 days rather than the longer waits some other vitamin D tests carry.
As a single-marker test, clinical depth is not really the point here; the score reflects that it does exactly what it says. It scores well for results and follow-up because every test includes a doctor's written comment, and well for trust signals given the Trustpilot rating, lab accreditation and how long Medichecks has been trading.
This suits anyone who wants a fast, low-cost check of their vitamin D level, particularly over autumn and winter or if you rarely go outdoors. If price is your only concern, MyHealthChecked's Vitamin D Rapid Test is cheaper at £8, though this comparison does not tell us whether that includes a doctor's review of your result. If you already suspect wider nutritional gaps, a broader panel would tell you more than testing vitamin D on its own.
This is a blood test using a finger-prick sample that you can take at home, or you can choose an in-store clinic visit, a home nurse visit, or a venous draw at a clinic. Once your sample reaches the lab, results are typically back within 2 days, and a doctor reviews and comments on your result as standard.
This single-marker vitamin D test costs £39, around 20% below the £49 median for comparable vitamin D tests, though MyHealthChecked's Vitamin D Rapid Test is cheaper at £8. It can be done entirely at home with a finger-prick kit, with results back in around 2 days and a doctor's comment included. The main trade-off is that it checks vitamin D only, so it will not explain a wider pattern of symptoms.
The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.
A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.
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 2 days, in line with or faster than similar tests.
Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.
£39.00 against a comparison-group median of £49.00 (-20%).
Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.
This test belongs to our Vitamin D test comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
Measures both vitamin D2 and D3
A single blood test measuring total vitamin D (D2 and D3 combined), used to check for deficiency or to monitor supplementation.
Priciest vitamin D test in this comparison group
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.
Vitamin D check priced above Medichecks' own £39 version
This single-marker blood test measures vitamin D, commonly checked to assess deficiency that can affect energy, bone health and mood. Suits anyone wanting a quick vitamin D check, including those with limited sun exposure.
At the group median, far from the cheapest option
A single-marker blood test measuring vitamin D levels, relevant given how common low vitamin D is in the UK, especially over winter.
Priced right at the median for vitamin D tests we track
A single-marker blood test measuring vitamin D (25-OH), for checking levels linked to bone health, immune function and general wellbeing.
Cheapest vitamin D test among eight we compare
A rapid finger-prick test checking whether vitamin D levels are sufficient, insufficient or deficient, with a result in minutes. Suits anyone concerned about low vitamin D who wants a quick, low-cost check.
At-home vitamin D test, close to the group median
An at-home blood test measuring vitamin D levels, relevant for anyone with low sun exposure, a vegan diet, or a dairy allergy who wants to check for deficiency.
Vitamin D check priced below most single-marker rivals
An at-home finger-prick test measuring vitamin D levels. Suited to a quick standalone check for people concerned about deficiency.
Priced close to the vitamin D test group median
A finger-prick home blood test that checks your vitamin D level, useful if you spend little time in the sun or have symptoms of a shortage.
Costs far more than any listed peer for the same marker
A clinic blood test that checks your vitamin D level, for anyone who would rather have blood drawn by a professional than use a finger-prick kit.
Most expensive Vitamin D test in our comparison group
A single blood test measuring Vitamin D (25-OH), commonly used to assess whether your level is low, adequate or high. Suited to anyone monitoring bone, muscle or general health.
Vitamin D self-test is a semi-quantitative rapid test for detecting vitamin D in blood, which is considered the most accurate way to understand vitamin D levels.
Measures both vitamin D2 and D3
A single blood test measuring total vitamin D (D2 and D3 combined), used to check for deficiency or to monitor supplementation.
Priciest vitamin D test in this comparison group
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.
Vitamin D check priced above Medichecks' own £39 version
This single-marker blood test measures vitamin D, commonly checked to assess deficiency that can affect energy, bone health and mood. Suits anyone wanting a quick vitamin D check, including those with limited sun exposure.
At the group median, far from the cheapest option
A single-marker blood test measuring vitamin D levels, relevant given how common low vitamin D is in the UK, especially over winter.
