Test Code 25 VIT D Vitamin D 25 Hydroxy
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Preferred: Gold SST
Acceptable: Red Top or GRN PST
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 2.5 mL
Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw in a Gold SST tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, and refrigerate.
Stability
Stability: Room Temp 24 hrs, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen
Performed Test Frequency
Everyday
Methodology
Competitive immunoassay using direct chemiluminescent technology
CPT(s)
82306
Performing Location
MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Chemistry
Cerner Test Code
VITD 25
Rejection Criteria
Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolyzed or lipemic samples
EPIC Order Code
LAB535