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Epic EAP: LAB535
Epic Description: VITAMIN D
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 |
Ochsner Shreveport and St. Mary's Place:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
4.5 mL | 2.0 mL |
Lafayette:
| 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. Transport refrigerated on ice packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Lafayette: Storage acceptable 3 days at room temperature and 12 days at 2-8° C
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma or Serum
Optimum 0.70 mL
Minimum 0.70 mL
Lafayette Serum or Plasma:
Optimum: 1.0 mL
Minimum: 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Automatic Chemistry Lab
Lafayette: OLGMC
Assay Frequency
24/7
Routine Turnaround Time
24 hours
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Transport to lab. Refrigerate if not analyzed within 72 hours.
CPT Code Information
82306