CPT/HCPCS
82306
Order Code
CH199
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Test Includes
Vitamin D 25 Hydroxy
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum, Plasma
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
SST (Tiger Top)/ Lithium Heparin/ Sodium Heparin/ Lithium Heparin Powder/ Dipotassium EDTA/ Tripotassium EDTA
Preferred Specimens
Serum
Minimum Volume (uL)
.5 mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 72 hours |
| Refrigerated | 12 days |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Test Details
Methodology
chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)
Clinical Significance
Used as an aid in the assessment of vitamin D sufficiency.
Reference Ranges
>30.0 ng/mL
