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Having blood tests to measure the amount of vitamin D in your blood is the only way to know if youâre getting enough vitamin D or not. The blood test you need is called a 25(OH)D blood test. You can get a blood test at your doctors or you can do an in-home test or get a test at a laboratory.All of these methods of testing should give you accurate results.here are three ways to get tested: 1  Ask your doctor for a vitamin D test. 2  Order an in-home test. 3  Order a test online and get blood work done at a laboratory.
The best way to know if you need to take a vitamin D supplement is to get your vitamin D tested, BUT only using the correct test. The test you want is the 25(OH)D test, NOT the 1,25(OH)D test. If your vitamin D levels are OK, then you should NOT take vitamin D supplements.