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Epic EAP: LAB5351
Epic Description: 25-HYDROXY VITAMIN D2 AND D3
Synonym
Vitamin D, 25-hydroxy D2 and D3
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
4.5 mL |
2.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, no anticoagulant, no gel OR Lavender, EDTA, OR Green, Lithium Heparin with inert gel | 4.5 mL | 2.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma or Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Lafayette: OLGMc
Storage Requirements
Specimen is stable 3 days at room temperature and 12 days at 2-8° C