Toronto, Ontario – January 14, 2025: LifeLabs, a leading provider of laboratory diagnostic services, is pleased to introduce the Vitamin D Health (25-Hydroxy) Kit as part of our At Home Kit Program to provide Ontarians with a flexible, convenient option for monitoring their Vitamin D levels or understanding their risk of deficiency, improving overall health outcomes.
The Vitamin D Health (25-Hydroxy) Kit is designed for adults aged 18 and over who are looking to be proactive in monitoring their Vitamin D levels or understanding their risk of Vitamin D deficiency. It is also for those who don’t have a family doctor. With a simple finger prick to collect a small sample of blood, the test will provide a reliable indication of Vitamin D status, assessing deficiency risk, and establishing a baseline for ongoing monitoring. Results are available online within 7-10 days after the samples are received by the lab. For patients with abnormal results, a third-party medical group, MD Connected, will reach out to the customer to review the results with a healthcare provider.
“Our winters are cold, and the days are short, and we don’t often see as much sun as we probably should, which is one of the many reasons why we’re excited to introduce Vitamin D Health (25-Hydroxy) Kit,” said Charles Brown, President and CEO of LifeLabs. “This service, with clinical support, helps empower our customers to take charge of their health.
“We’re excited to expand our At-Home Kit Program with the addition of the Vitamin D Health (25-Hydroxy) Kit,” said Lawrence Mahan, SVP Commercial, Business and Consumer Markets. “It’s important to us to be able to support Canadians with convenient, flexible at-home solutions, allowing them to be proactive about their health and work with their healthcare provider with as much information as possible as their overall health profile.”
Vitamin D deficiency can indicate nutrition disorders, bone disease or other metabolic issues, and those with Vitamin D deficiency may experience symptoms such as fatigue, bone pain, bone weakness, hair loss, muscle weakness, muscle aches or muscle cramps. While this is not a diagnostic test, it supports patients and their healthcare providers in monitoring Vitamin D levels for preventative care against health issues such as bone health, immune support and much more.
The kit can be ordered online through the LifeLabs store, and once the collection process is complete, the kit can be either returned via Canada Post or dropped off at the nearest LifeLabs patient service centre.
This test is only used for screening and monitoring Vitamin D levels. Please discuss your results with your healthcare provider. The information provided by this test should not be used to start, stop, or change any course of treatment unless advised by your healthcare provider. This test is not a substitute for visits to a healthcare provider.
This program is currently only available in Ontario. It is not available in B.C. or Saskatchewan.
The LifeLabs At-Home Kit Program provides a diverse range of self-collection kits for various health tests, including cervical, colorectal, and hormonal health. It caters to individuals facing accessibility challenges, those with busy schedules, or anyone looking to be proactive about their health.
Visit lifelabs.com to learn more.