| Test Name: 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | 25D; Cholecalciferol; Vitamin D; Vitamin D3 | ||
| PLS Test Code | 25D | Laboratory | Biochemistry |
| Specimen | Blood | Analysis Performed On | Serum |
| Container | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Container colour | White |
| Multiple specimens | OR Lithium Heparin Gel Tube OR EDTA Tube | ||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | 9 | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | 2 |
| Reference Ranges | Moderate to severe Vitamin D deficiency: <25 nmol/L, Vitamin D Insufficiency: 25 - 50 nmol/L, Optimal target range for bone health: 50 - 150 nmol/L, Vitamin D toxicosis reported above 200 nmol/L. | ||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 1 Week | Turnaround Time Urgent | |
| Turnaround Other | |||
| Days test is performed | Weekly | Transport | Room temperature |
| Special Requirements | None | ||
| Patient Preparation | None | ||
| Collection Instructions | None | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | No | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | |||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 24-Jul-2008 (Version: 1.01) | ||