BIOGENA Wellbeing Check – Vitamin D Test Essential
Take your well-being into your own hands - with the Vitamin D Test Essential from the BIOGENA Wellbeing Check series. The test makes it easy to take a small blood sample at home (convenient blood spot analysis). The vitamin D storage form is analyzed based on the concentration of 25(OH)D3 in the blood. The analysis is carried out in a certified diagnostic laboratory and the results report can be accessed securely online.
This is determined in the laboratory:
The BIOGENA Wellbeing Check Vitamin D Test Essential enables an analysis of:
- 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (25(OH)D3) in the blood
The analysis is carried out using bloodspot analysis on the basis of a dried blood sample (capillary blood).
- The test is intended exclusively for adults aged 18 and over.
- Do not use in the case of known blood-borne diseases (e.g. HIV, hepatitis).
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have blood clotting disorders or are taking blood-thinning medication, the test should only be used after consulting a healthcare professional.
- The test is used to analyze laboratory parameters and does not replace a medical diagnosis.
FAQ
Yes, a vitamin D test is particularly useful, as many people are insufficiently supplied with this important “sunshine vitamin.” The BIOGENA vitamin D test helps you accurately assess your vitamin D status to ensure that your stores are adequately filled. Especially during the winter months or with limited sun exposure, the test is a valuable preventive measure.
The test is intended for adults aged 18 and over who would like to check their vitamin D status – whether occasionally, regularly, or as part of their personal wellbeing routine.
The @home test kit is also ideally suited for re-checks, meaning regular follow-up measurements throughout the year. This allows changes in vitamin D levels to be monitored over time, for example in the context of seasonal changes, dietary habits, or supplementation.
Yes, the analysis of the submitted sample is carried out in a certified diagnostic laboratory.
No fasting is required for the BIOGENA vitamin D test. The blood sample is taken via capillary blood and can be collected at any time of day. No special preparation is necessary.
Vitamin D is often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin” and is part of the body’s biochemical processes. The Vitamin D Essential test supports a better understanding of individual vitamin D levels based on laboratory analysis.
- 2 lancets
- 1 alcohol wipe
- 1 swab
- 2 plasters
- 1 dried blood spot card with absorbent sachet in a pressure lock bag
- 1 test ID card with code sticker
- 2 return envelopes (Germany & Austria)
- Printed step-by-step instructions including a sample collection guide
The vitamin D test enables an analysis of the concentration of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (25(OH)D3) in the blood, which represents the storage form of vitamin D. The results show whether you are adequately supplied with vitamin D or whether supplementation may be necessary. The results report helps you better understand your vitamin D status and, if needed, take steps to improve your levels.
Once the analysis is complete, the personal result report is available online. Access is provided via the individual user account. Results are presented in a clear and structured format.
- Order the test kit and activate it online after delivery
- Collect the blood sample easily at home using the included step-by-step instructions
- Send the sample free of charge using the appropriate return envelope
- Access the result report securely online
The submitted sample is analysed in a certified diagnostic laboratory.
The BIOGENA Wellbeing Ceck Vitamin Essential was developed for independent use at home.
You can purchase the BIOGENA vitamin D test directly via the BIOGENA website or in one of our German or Austrian stores. There, you can order and activate the test kit and, once received, collect the blood sample at home.
