Vitamin D, the Sunshine Supplement, Has Shadowy Money Behind It

Re:Vitamin D, the Sunshine Supplement, Has Shadowy Money Beh... by bproven on Sunday August 19, 2018 @10:52AM (#17794506)

If you really want to get the test, you can do it yourself online (usingonline lab test sites) - at least in most states in the US - cost of the D3 blood test is only about $40 if you pay out of pocket. You basically buy the test and arrange a blood draw at a local Quest Diagnostics / LabCorp. The lab then sends you the results directly via email.

If you want you can then bring that to your doctor for guidance

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Re:Vitamin D, the Sunshine Supplement, Has Shadowy Money Beh... by fma on Sunday August 19, 2018 @04:16PM (#17795960)

That's rather interesting. From Google, I guess you're referring to a site like directlabs.com or www.healthlabs.com?

The 'contract rated' for my test ($30?) was less than the pricing those sites are offering, but at least good to know for future if I want to do it outside the doctors visit.

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Re:Vitamin D, the Sunshine Supplement, Has Shadowy Money Beh... by bproven on Sunday August 19, 2018 @05:09PM (#17796189)

yeah, basically sites like that. Like you state - a good option if you want to do it outside a doctors visit to check on levels

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