What Is The Vitamin K Test For?
Vitamin K plays a critical role in blood clotting and bone health. It is essential for the synthesis of proteins required for blood coagulation and also for controlling binding of calcium in bones and other tissues.
Vitamin K Testing (Vit K)
The Vitamin K test is also known as a Phylloquinone, Menaquinones test.
All you need to know about testing Vitamin K levels with a laboratory test
Conditions linked to Vitamin K
How To Test Vitamin K
By buying a laboratory test kit with professional nurse or clinic collection, you can accurately measure Vitamin K for total reassurance.
Professional analysis in an accredited laboratory ensures rapid result delivery.
Tests which include a Vitamin K test:
What if Vitamin K Results Are High?
Excessive intake of vitamin K is rare but can interfere with anticoagulant medicines such as warfarin. This interaction is commonly monitored in people using these medicines.
Higher vitamin K levels are sometimes reviewed alongside diet and anticoagulation treatment, as changes in vitamin K intake can affect how warfarin works.
What if Vitamin K Results Are Low?
Low vitamin K is associated with easier bruising and increased bleeding because vitamin K plays an essential role in blood clotting. Low levels may also be linked to reduced bone density and osteoporosis.
Vitamin K levels can be influenced by dietary intake, including foods such as green leafy vegetables, vegetable oils, and fermented foods. Vitamin K intake is also commonly considered in people taking anticoagulant medicines, because changes in vitamin K can affect how these medicines work.
Who Should Take This Test?
Measure your Vitamin K levels and with a nurse or clinic test kit
You get the convenient testing with the reassurance of professional clinical analysis. Your results are delivered quickly & securely online.
This Test is advised if you:
- want the convenience of home testing without waiting for a GP appointment;
- need a high quality, clinically accredited test done in a professional clinical laboratory.
