Test ID BLOD0409 Vitamin D 25-OH Total
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Dark Green top (Sodium Heparin w/out gel) tube - Plasma
Test is affected by hemolysis, lipemia and icterus.
Specimen Volume
Preferred Volume | 0.5 mL |
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Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | 72 hours | |
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Refrigerated | 12 days | Preferred for transport |
Frozen | 3 months |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
82306