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0288 : Vitamin D, 1, 25-Dihydroxy, Serum

INFORMATION:

Alternate Name:
Calcitriol
Methodology:
Chemiluminescence
Clinical Utility:
. This test measures the bioactive form of vitamin D. It is used in the differential diagnosis of hypocalcemia and to monitor patients with renal osteodystrophy or chronic renal failure. This test is not suitable for diagnosis of vitamin D deficiency and monitoring supplementation in most patients. The 25-hydroxyvitamin D test is the recommended test for those purposes.

ORDERING:

Test Code:
0288-1
Turnaround Time:
5 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
2 mL SST Tube
Collection:
Container Qty Temp Stability
SST Tube 1 Refrigerate 7 DAYS
Collection Instructions:
SST: Fill tube, invert gently 5 times, label with patient name, let stand for minimum of 30 minutes, maximum of 1 hr, spin for 10-15 minutes
Specimen Comment:
The stability is 30 days when frozen at -20°C or lower.
Alternative Specimen:
Red Top, Microtainer - Pediatric SST, Aliquot Tube-Serum, Microtainer - Pediatric Red, Aliquot Serum 9, Aliquot Serum- Red Top, Amber Serum

Billing:

CPT Codes:
82652 x 1

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