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Vitamin D Testing in Alberta

Guidelines for Vitamin D Testing

​​​​​​​​​Vitamin D is a nutrient that may help lower the risk of some diseases, but you don’t need to get a blood test to find out how much Vitamin D is in your body.

In Alberta, you can only get this blood test if you have a medical condition that could be affected by low levels of vitamin D. This includes medical conditions such as:

  • blood calcium levels that are too high or too low
  • metabolic bone diseases (e.g., osteoporosis, Paget’s disease)
  • problems absorbing nutrients (e.g., celiac disease, small intestine surgery, taking anticonvulsant medicine)
  • chronic kidney or liver disease​

Current as of: February 5, 2018

Author: Laboratory Services, Alberta Health Services