A vitamin D test costs PKR 2,590 at Marham Health+, down from PKR 3,700, with free home sample collection in Lahore. No fasting is needed, the test takes under 5 minutes, and your report is ready the same day.
| Quick Facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Lab name | 25 OH Vitamin D3 |
| Also called | Vit D test, 25 hydroxy vitamin D, Serum vitamin D, Vitamin D3 level |
| Marham Health+ price | PKR 2,590 (from PKR 3,700) |
| Sample | Blood from a vein in your arm |
| Fasting | Not required |
| Time taken | Under 5 minutes |
| Report time | Same day |
| Home sample | Free, available in Lahore |
Most people book this test after months of aching legs, a sore back, or tiredness that sleep does not fix. Known as وٹامن ڈی ٹیسٹ in Urdu, it measures how much vitamin D is actually circulating in your blood. You can book yours on Marham in a couple of minutes.
Vitamin D Test Price in Pakistan (2026)
Here is the rate you get when you book through Marham Health+, with free home sample collection included.
| Test | Coverage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 25 OH Vitamin D3 at Marham Health+ | Lahore, free home sample collection | PKR 2,590 (from PKR 3,700) |
A trained phlebotomist collects your sample at home in Lahore and your report reaches you online the same day.
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25 OH Vitamin D3 with free home sample collection in Lahore. Report the same day.
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What Is a Vitamin D Test?
Vitamin D is not really a vitamin. It behaves like a hormone, and your body makes most of it in your skin when sunlight hits it. It controls how much calcium you absorb, which is why it decides the strength of your bones and teeth, and it also supports your muscles and immune system.
The test measures 25 hydroxy vitamin D, the stored form that reflects your true level over the past few weeks. That is why it is the only vitamin D test doctors rely on.
Vit D, 25 OH Vitamin D and Vitamin D3: The Same Test
If your slip says 25 OH Vitamin D3, 25 hydroxy vitamin D, Serum Vitamin D, or just Vit D, that is this test. Pakistani labs use these names interchangeably.
Vitamin D Normal Range
Results are usually reported in ng/mL. This is the scale used by laboratories in Pakistan.
| Level (ng/mL) | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Below 10 | Severe deficiency. Needs prompt treatment |
| 10 to 20 | Deficient. Treatment usually needed |
| 20 to 29 | Insufficient. Below the ideal level |
| 30 to 100 | Sufficient. This is the target range |
| Above 100 | Too high. Usually from taking too many supplements |
Yes, vitamin D can go too high, and it is almost never caused by sunlight. It comes from taking high dose injections or capsules without supervision, which is common in Pakistan because these are easy to buy without a prescription. Very high levels raise blood calcium and can damage the kidneys.
Why Vitamin D Deficiency Is So Common in a Sunny Country
This is the question everyone asks. Pakistan gets plenty of sun, so how is deficiency this widespread? A 2024 meta analysis of 37 Pakistani studies covering 19,338 people found that 78 percent of Pakistanis were vitamin D deficient, rising to 84 percent among children and adolescents, with Punjab among the worst affected provinces. A separate South Asian review found Pakistan had the highest deficiency rate in the region, and women were affected more than men.
Sunlight only helps when it actually reaches your skin. Here is why it often does not:
- Most clothing covers the arms and legs, so very little skin sees the sun
- Work, study, and travel happen indoors or inside a car
- Smog in Lahore and other cities blocks the UVB rays that make vitamin D
- Summer heat pushes everyone indoors during the exact midday hours when UVB is strongest
- Brown and darker skin needs longer sun exposure to make the same amount
- Pakistani food contains very little vitamin D, and milk here is rarely fortified
Signs You Should Get Tested
The symptoms are vague and easy to blame on a hard week, which is why deficiency runs for years undiagnosed. Consider testing if you have:
- Aching legs, back, or hips, or bone pain that comes and goes
- Muscle weakness, or difficulty climbing stairs and rising from the floor
- Tiredness that rest does not fix
- Frequent coughs, colds, or infections
- Hair fall
- Low mood, especially through winter
- A fracture from a minor fall
- Children with leg pain, bowed legs, or delayed walking
Some people should test even while feeling fine: women who are pregnant or planning pregnancy, anyone over 50, people who stay indoors most of the day, women whose clothing covers most of their skin, anyone with osteoporosis or repeated fractures, and anyone already taking vitamin D who needs to check the dose is working.
How to Prepare and What Happens During the Test
Before the test
- No fasting is needed. Eat and drink as normal.
- No need to stop your vitamin D supplement unless your doctor says so. If you are testing to see whether treatment worked, the supplement should be part of the picture.
- Tell the lab if you have recently had a high dose vitamin D injection, because it can push the reading up for weeks.
- Mention any biotin supplements, since they can interfere with some laboratory methods.
During and after the test
- A phlebotomist ties a band around your upper arm and cleans the inside of your elbow.
- A few millilitres of blood are drawn into a small tube.
- The whole process takes under 5 minutes and feels like a quick pinch.
- You can go straight back to normal activity afterwards.
- Mild soreness or a small bruise at the site is normal and fades in a day or two.
What Happens If You Are Deficient?
The fix is usually simple and inexpensive. Doctors typically prescribe a weekly or monthly dose for a set number of weeks, then a smaller maintenance dose, and repeat the test after about 3 months to confirm you have reached the target range.
Do not start high dose injections on your own advice or a chemist’s suggestion. Dosing depends on how low your level actually is, and this is exactly how people end up with vitamin D levels above 100.
Alongside treatment, aim for 15 to 30 minutes of sun on your arms and face several times a week where you can, and include eggs, fatty fish, liver, and fortified milk in your diet.
Related Tests You Can Book
Doctors frequently order these alongside a vitamin D test, and they can be taken from the same sample during the same visit.
| Test | What It Checks | Book |
|---|---|---|
| CBC (Complete Blood Count) | Anaemia, which causes the same tiredness and is very common here | Book |
| Thyroid Profile (TFT) | Thyroid hormones, another common cause of fatigue and hair fall | Book |
| Calcium | Works directly with vitamin D and is checked alongside it | Book |
| HbA1c | 3 month average blood sugar, part of a routine checkup | Book |
| RFT (Renal Function Test) | Kidney function, checked if vitamin D levels are very high | Book |
Aching Legs and Always Tired? Get Tested
A trained phlebotomist collects your sample at home in Lahore, free, and your report reaches you online the same day.
Book Vitamin D Test with Home Sample
Helpline: 0311 1222398 (9:00 AM to 11:00 PM)
وٹامن ڈی ٹیسٹ کی قیمت اور تفصیل
وٹامن ڈی ٹیسٹ خون میں وٹامن ڈی کی مقدار جانچتا ہے۔ لیب میں اسے 25 او ایچ وٹامن ڈی تھری لکھا جاتا ہے۔ اس ٹیسٹ کے لیے فاقہ ضروری نہیں، خون لینے میں پانچ منٹ سے بھی کم وقت لگتا ہے اور رپورٹ اسی دن مل جاتی ہے۔ لاہور میں مرہم ہیلتھ پلس کے ذریعے آپ یہ ٹیسٹ 2,590 روپے میں، مفت ہوم سیمپل کلیکشن کے ساتھ، گھر بیٹھے کروا سکتے ہیں۔
ایک سوال اکثر پوچھا جاتا ہے کہ پاکستان میں دھوپ تو بہت ہے، پھر وٹامن ڈی کی کمی اتنی عام کیوں ہے۔ وجہ یہ ہے کہ دھوپ کا فائدہ تب ہوتا ہے جب وہ جلد پر براہ راست پڑے۔ ہمارا لباس جسم کا بیشتر حصہ ڈھانپتا ہے، کام اور سفر زیادہ تر بند جگہوں میں ہوتا ہے، اور لاہور جیسے شہروں میں اسموگ سورج کی وہ شعاعیں روک دیتی ہے جن سے وٹامن ڈی بنتا ہے۔ ایک تحقیق کے مطابق پاکستان میں تقریباً 78 فیصد افراد میں وٹامن ڈی کی کمی پائی جاتی ہے۔ اہم بات یہ ہے کہ خود سے وٹامن ڈی کے ٹیکے یا زیادہ خوراک شروع نہ کریں۔ پہلے ٹیسٹ کروائیں، رپورٹ ڈاکٹر کو دکھائیں، اور خوراک ان کے مشورے سے لیں۔
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a vitamin D test cost in Pakistan?
At Marham Health+ the vitamin d test price is PKR 2,590, reduced from PKR 3,700. Home sample collection in Lahore is free and your report reaches you online the same day.
Do you need to fast for a vitamin D test?
No. A vitamin D test does not require fasting. You can eat and drink normally before it.
What is the normal vitamin D level?
30 to 100 ng/mL is the target range. Below 20 ng/mL counts as deficient and 20 to 29 ng/mL as insufficient. Above 100 ng/mL is too high and usually comes from unsupervised supplements.
Vitamin D test kya hota hai?
یہ خون کا ایک ٹیسٹ ہے جو جسم میں وٹامن ڈی کی مقدار بتاتا ہے۔ ڈاکٹر اسے ہڈیوں اور ٹانگوں میں درد، کمزوری اور مسلسل تھکاوٹ کی صورت میں تجویز کرتے ہیں۔ اس کے لیے فاقہ ضروری نہیں۔
How often should I repeat the vitamin D test?
If you are being treated for deficiency, doctors usually retest after about 3 months to check you have reached the target range. Once your level is stable, a yearly check is generally enough.
Final Thoughts
Vitamin D deficiency is close to the norm in Pakistan, it is easy to miss because the symptoms are so ordinary, and it is one of the cheapest problems to fix once you know the number. Test first, treat with a doctor’s guidance, and retest after 3 months rather than guessing at injections. Aching legs are worth one blood test.
