Description
Vitamin K testing is an important part of assessing an individual’s health. Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps to regulate blood clotting. It also helps to regulate calcium in the body, as well as providing other important nutritional functions. Vitamin K testing is used to measure an individual’s levels of vitamin K in the blood and to determine if there is an underlying medical condition affecting their capacity to absorb the vitamin K into their system. This type of testing can help identify deficiencies or existing health problems which may have been overlooked. In certain scenarios, such as during hormone replacement treatment, it can help assess an individual’s overall health and identify any additional vitamin K requirements before treatment begins or as a part of ongoing care.
FAQ's
AM I REQUIRED TO FAST?
You must fast at least twelve (12) hours prior to having your specimen collected.
IS A DOCTOR’S ORDER REQUIRED?
YES!
HOW LONG UNTIL MY RESULTS COME BACK?
LabCorp Not using insurance: Test results generally take between 24 to 72 business hours after your specimen is collected. If using insurance, the results may take longer.
Quest Diagnostics: Could take up to 10 business days.
Insurance Lab Requisition: Time frame varies depending on state.
DO I NEED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE MY LABS DRAWN?
You can walk in for same day testing at certain locations BUT we always recommend making an appointment at your lab location of choice to ensure you are seen in a timely fashion due to fasting.
You can walk in for same day testing at certain locations BUT we always recommend making an appointment at your lab location of choice to ensure you are seen in a timely fashion due to fasting.
Viking sends a copy of your Blood Test Order (Lab Requisition), electronically, to LabCorp or Quest depending on the choice you made. A copy of the Blood Test Order will be sent to you via email. Please allow 24 hours or one business day for our staff to process your request. It would be wise to bring the order with you to the lab as a reference when you arrive for your Lab appointment.
Make your appointment for a “Lab Draw” at your lab of choice.
LabCorp Locations and contact information: LabCorp Locations
Quest Locations and contact information: Quest Locations
HOW CAN I RECEIVE MY RESULTS?
Viking follows all HIPAA guidelines and state regulations regarding distribution of test results. You can choose to have your test results emailed or faxed. Patients can also create a patient portal via LabCorp/Quest and have access to their results online.
IF I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT MY TEST RESULTS, WHO SHOULD I CONTACT?
We recommend setting up a consultation via our website with our VIKING medical staff. https://vikingalternative.com/schedule-consultation
