Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy (VITAMIN D)
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| Synonyms:
| 25 Hydroxycalciferol, 25-OH-D, Cholecalciferol Metabolite, Vitamin D3 Metabolite |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) SST (serum separator), Red (no preservative), or Purple (EDTA) top vacutainer tube. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.3 mL |
| Collection: | If tube other than an SST is collected, transfer serum or plasma to a tightly capped plastic aliquot tube within 2 hours of collection for transport. Refrigerate at 2-8°C. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Use of Green (heparin) top vacutainer tube; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | See report |
| Methodology: | Immunochemiluminometric Assay (ICMA) |
| Test Use: | Rule out vitamin D deficiency.
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| Additional Information: | This is not the same as calcitriol or 1,25 dihydroxy vitamin D3. Calcitriol must be ordered separately.
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| Testing Includes: | Vitamin D. |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |