Frequently Asked Questions

• At greater risk?

  People who might be at risk of lower vitamin D levels may include¹:

• Need stronger bones?

  Vitamin D helps regulate calcium levels, which plays an important role in strengthening bones and preventing bone-weakening conditions such as osteoporosis.

• Monitoring your levels?

  It is possible to improve your vitamin D levels through nutrition, increased sunlight exposure and supplements.²

• What are signs of vitamin D deficiency?

  Signs of vitamin D deficiency may include: FatigueBone painMuscle weaknessAches and crampsMood changes, such as depression.4   Taking a Vitamin D blood test can help assess your vitamin D levels, ensuring you have an optimal amount for overall health, bone strength, and immune support.

• What will my vitamin D test results tell me?

  Our vitamin D blood test evaluates 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-D), the best measure of how much vitamin D is stored in your body. By measuring your amount of vitamin D, you can have a clearer picture of your bone health, cellular health and immune function.

• How do I prevent vitamin D deficiency?

  Eating vitamin D-rich foods such as fatty fish, mushrooms, egg yolks or vitamin D-fortified milk can help prevent vitamin D deficiency. You can also boost your vitamin D levels by taking vitamin D supplements but be sure to speak with your provider before taking any supplements.   Exposure to the sun can also stimulate vitamin D production, but be sure to take proper precautions (e.g., use sunscreen) to avoid excessive sun exposure, which can lead to an increased risk of skin cancer.4

• How accurate is this testing?

  Your testing will be performed in a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory. Labcorp provides leading-edge medical laboratory tests and services through a national network of primary clinical laboratories and specialty testing laboratories. Our labs perform regular quality assurance testing to ensure our results are accurate.

• Are my test results private and confidential?

  Your results will be provided to you through our secure online portal to view or print. Results are also made available through a secure portal to the independent healthcare provider who placed your test order.  If you are accessing your results through your Labcorp Patient™ account, all users linked to the account will have access to all OnDemand test results. Results may also be provided to a local, state, and/or federal health authority; for example, many states require the testing laboratory and physician to report test results for certain communicable diseases, such as COVID-19, to local or state health departments.     If you have questions or comments regarding the Labcorp Notice of Privacy Practices, or have a complaint about our use or disclosure of your PHI or our privacy practices, please contact: privacyofficer@labcorp.com, call us at (877) 234-4722 (877-23-HIPAA) and ask for the Labcorp HIPAA Privacy Officer, or send a written request to: HIPAA Privacy Officer, Labcorp, 531 South Spring Street, Burlington, NC 27215. You also may file a complaint with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

• How does Labcorp OnDemand® work?

  Visit the Labcorp OnDemand® website to browse and purchase laboratory tests and create your Labcorp Patient™ account to view your results. All Labcorp OnDemand testing requires an order from an authorized healthcare professional. For your convenience, Labcorp OnDemand has contracted with independent professional entities (collectively, Providers) to deliver healthcare provider services. Visit a Labcorp location for sample collection; or, if using an at-home collection kit, collect your sample yourself. We’ll let you know when your results are ready and can be accessed through your Labcorp Patient™ account.