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VITAMIN D 25-HYDROXY (087-0376)
Test Mnemonic:

VIT D

Specimen Requirements:
Collection:

7mL of blood in Red Top Serum Tube or SST Gold Top Tube. (Min.: 3mL of blood).

Storage/Transport:

Delivered to Sample Management within 2 hours of collection.    

Stability:

Refrigerated for ≤ 7 days; Frozen for ≤ 4 weeks. (Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles).     

Causes for Rejection:

Incomplete and/or incorrect sample identification, improper storage/transport, gross hemolysis and lipemia.                                            

Specimen Preparation:

Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Centrifuge to separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum from collection tube to labeled plastic transport tube.   

Methodology:

Immunoassay

Performed:

High Volume Chemistry

Turnaround Time:

M-F: within 24 hours

Reference Range:

25-80 ng/mL

CPT 4 Code:

82306

Clinical Indication:

Vitamin D deficiency

Effective Date: 12/17/2019
Reviewed By/Date: Okorodudu, Anthony - 05/23/2019
Approved By/Date: Okorodudu, Anthony - 12/20/2022
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