Iron, Vitamin D & B12 Deficiency Blood Test

Iron, vitamin D and B12 deficiency are the commonest deficiencies in the UK - particularly if you're on a plant-based diet or are a woman before the menopause.

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  • Results and doctor's report in 2 days or less
  • Free, next-working day delivery

£69.00

Personalise your Iron, Vitamin D & B12 Deficiency Blood Test

You can choose how you'd like to collect your blood sample.

Choose how to collect your blood sample

Finger-prick blood collection

Free

Use our simple kit to collect a blood sample from your finger at home.

Visit a clinic to have your blood taken

£35.00

Book a venous draw at home or work with a nurse. You'll receive an email to book your appointment after you've placed your order. Over 18s only.

£70.00

Arrange your own venous blood draw

Free
Dr Claire Merrifield

Dr Claire Merrifield

GP, PhD and our Medical Director

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What you need to know about our Iron, Vitamin D & B12 Deficiency Blood Test

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Dr Claire Merrifield

Dr Claire Merrifield

GP, PhD and our Medical Director

Iron, vitamin D and B12 are all essential to your health but are also the commonest deficiencies in the UK. Most people won't have any symptoms or will just feel run-down or a bit "off".

Some of us are at particularly high risk of iron, vitamin D or vitamin B12 deficiency:

  • People on plant-based diets: one of the main sources of iron and vitamin B12 is meat. If you eat little or no meat you're at high risk of deficiency.
  • Women before the menopause: losing iron with your monthly period can often lead to iron deficiency - particularly if periods are heavy.
  • All of us in the UK: your body makes vitamin D when sunlight hits your skin. This means that nearly all of us in the UK are at risk of vitamin D deficiency during the winter months and it’s even more common in those with darker skin.

This simple blood test screens for all these common deficiencies and is particularly useful if you’re in one of the higher risk groups or if you’re just concerned that you’re not getting enough essential vitamins.

Picking up a deficiency means you can quickly work to fix it, whether by changing your diet or lifestyle, or by taking a supplement to boost your levels and solve any related symptoms.

What's tested in your Iron, Vitamin D & B12 Deficiency Blood Test?

  • Iron Deficiency

    Iron is essential for your red blood cells and immune system. Iron deficiency is the commonest mineral deficiency in the UK, particularly if you're on a plant-based diet or are a woman before the menopause.

    WHAT'S MEASURED?

  • Vitamin B12 Deficiency

    Vitamin B12 is essential to make nearly all the cells in your body. People on plant-based diets are at much higher risk of B12 deficiency.

    WHAT'S MEASURED?

  • Vitamin D Deficiency

    Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones and a strong immune system. In the UK, we're all at risk of vitamin D deficiency because we don't get enough sun for our body to make all that we need.

    WHAT'S MEASURED?


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