Private Vitamin Injections
Private Vitamin Blood Tests
We offer a range of private vitamin blood tests in Leeds to help identify possible deficiencies in vitamins such as vitamin B12 and vitamin D. Blood tests can also be used to help monitor the effectiveness of treatment. We have listed some of the common tests in the table below, but further tests are available on request.
A consultation is required with a healthcare professional before any blood test is completed. We may need to consult with your GP regarding any previous blood tests. Some patients may be referred back to their GP for treatment if this is available on the NHS.
Private Vitamin Injections
At our private clinic at Woodhouse Medical Practice, we provide a range of vitamin injections depending on your medical requirements. These include vitamin B12, vitamin D, and a mixture of vitamins B and C.
If you are looking for private vitamin injections in Leeds, our healthcare professional can assess your individual requirements and advise whether vitamin injections are suitable for you.
A consultation is completed with our healthcare professional and a blood test may be required before administration of any injections to ensure treatment is medically appropriate.
Vitamin D (colecalciferol)
Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and phosphate, which is needed for healthy bones and muscles. It has an important role in maintaining a healthy immune system. There is some evidence to suggest that it can help prevent some diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease.
- Bone pain
- Lower back pain
- Muscle pain
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Frequent infections
- Hair loss
Vitamin D deficiency is common in the UK and certain groups have a higher risk than others. These are as follows:-
- People who have little sun exposure e.g. housebound, those who cover up in the sun, etc.
- People with darker skin
- Elderly people
- Pregnant and breast-feeding women
- People with a BMI>30
- Strict sunscreen use when outdoors
- People who may have fat malabsorption e.g. Crohns’ disease, coeliac disease and some liver and kidney diseases
- People taking certain medicines e.g. anti-epileptics, antiretrovirals, glucocorticoids
- Vegans
Blood test to diagnose vitamin D deficiency:
- Vitamin D levels
- Bone profile [calcium, phosphate, alkaline phosphatase, albumin]
- Urea and electrolytes
Cost: £230
Pre and post-treatment blood tests
- Vitamin D
- Calcium
- Urea and electrolytes
- ALP
Cost: £230
The best way of increasing vitamin D levels is by increasing ultraviolet B sunlight exposure of at least the face and arms for 20 minutes, 2-3 times per week. However, people with melanomas should seek specialist advice.
Increasing vitamin D intake through the diet can also help. Foods that are rich in vitamin D include fortified cereals and fat spreads, red meat, liver, egg yolks and oily fish.
In some patients, sun exposure and dietary intake have little effect on vitamin D levels, so oral vitamin D supplements are recommended. The dose and frequency depends on the level of deficiency, which is established through a blood test.
If oral supplements fail to improve vitamin D levels, we then recommend having a course of vitamin D injections.
Vitamin D toxicity can occur in high doses. High doses of vitamin D over prolonged periods of time can lead to higher calcium levels, which can then weaken the bones and damage the heart and kidneys. Therefore, it is essential to have blood tests completed before and after treatment. This is to ensure the safety and effectiveness of treatment.
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There are two types of vitamin D injections:-
1.Ergocalciferol (vitamin D2)
Cost: £125 per dose
Dose: 300,000 units every 3 months depending on response
Patient information leaflet:
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.9133.pdf
2.Colecalciferol (vitamin D3)
This is not licensed in the UK and is manufactured abroad. It is given if a patient have previously failed to respond to ergocalciferol injections.
Cost: £200 per dose
Dose: 300,000 units every 3 months depending on response
Vitamin B12 (hydroxocobalamin)
Vitamin B12 is required for physical growth and red blood cell production. It is also required for the absorption of folic acid and carbohydrates from food and for keeping the nerve system healthy. It has an important role in maintaining a healthy immune system.
The most predominant feature of B12 deficiency is:-
- tiredness and lack of energy
Other symptoms can include:-
- sore mouth and tongue
- numbness and tingling in the arms and legs
- memory loss
- mood swings
- depression
Vitamin B12 deficiency is usually as a result of poor absorption of vitamin B12 or poor dietary intake. People that are most affected include:-
- Vegans
- People over the age of 50
- Patients with thyroid disorders
- Patients with autoimmune disorders such as Coeliac disease or Crohns disease
- Patients taking certain medication such as metformin, methotrexate
Total B12 Cost: £50
Active B12 Cost: £75
This test can help assess vitamin B12 levels and may provide information about B12 status and absorption.
Methylmalonic Acid Test
Cost: £250
This test may be used when B12 levels are within the normal range but symptoms of deficiency are still present. Vitamin B12 deficiency can develop gradually, and further testing may sometimes be required to investigate symptoms.
If you are looking for a private B12 injection in Leeds, a healthcare professional can advise whether a blood test is appropriate before treatment.
Vitamin B12 injections can be used to help prevent and treat anaemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency. As vitamin B12 is water-soluble, the body will excrete any amount not required by the body.
Dose: maintenance dose – 1mg every 2-3months
Cost: £50 per dose
Patient information leaflet:
Vitamin B12 comes in different forms, including injectable solutions and oral tablets. It can also be included in multivitamin preparations.
The amount of vitamin B12 absorbed from oral supplements can vary depending on the individual and the cause of any deficiency. Vitamin B12 injections bypass the digestive system and may be recommended in certain circumstances, depending on the underlying cause of deficiency and clinical assessment.
A healthcare professional can discuss the most appropriate form of vitamin B12 treatment based on your individual circumstances.
Other vitamin blood tests
Folate
This test will identify if you have low levels of folic acid (vitamin b9)
Cost: £45
Active B12 and Folate
Cost: £130
We would recommend levels of both these vitamins are tested to ensure any deficiency is treated.
Vitamin screen includes:-
Vitamin A, B1, B6, B9 (folate), B12, C, D, E
Cost: £400
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We provide private vitamin injections in Leeds, subject to a consultation and suitability assessment.
Yes. Private B12 injections in Leeds are available following a consultation and, where appropriate, blood testing.
A blood test may be required before treatment to assess your vitamin levels and determine whether an injection is appropriate.
Yes. We provide private vitamin blood tests in Leeds, including tests for vitamin B12 and vitamin D.
Our Total B12 test costs £50, while the Active B12 test costs £75.
Not necessarily. A healthcare professional will assess your medical history and requirements before recommending treatment.
