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HelpTest Code VITDOH Vitamin D, 25 Hydroxy, Serum or Plasma
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)
Acceptable: Serum Gel
Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of plasma or serum.
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Plasma,lithium heparin / Serum |
RT, spun |
8 hours |
|
Refrigerated, spun |
4 days |
Reference Values
Deficient: <21 ng/mL
Insufficient: 21-29 ng/mL
Sufficient: 30-80 ng/mL
Possible toxicity: >80 ng/mL
Note: No established reference values for patients <18 years of age.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
CPT Coding
82306
Secondary ID
HHA1512
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
OK |
Gross: |
Reject |
|
Lipemia |
Mild: |
OK |
Gross: |
ok |
|
Icterus |
Mild: |
OK |
Gross: |
ok |