Full details for "Vitamin D (25 OH) ". | |
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Name |
Vitamin D (25 OH) |
Alternative name/Profile |
25-Hydroxy Vitamin D, Vit D, Vitamin D |
Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
For investigation of vitamin D concentrations in blood |
Specimen type |
Serum |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
5ml - Red Tube |
Frequency of analysis |
Daily |
Turnaround time |
LCMS = 10 working days Immunoassay = 3 working days |
Availability |
Monday - Friday during core working hours. |
Notes |
Chronically deficient vitamin D concentrations associated with bone disease Minimum testing interval after supplementation - 3 months Fasting sample not required Performed by LCMS for SJH patients/external hospitals and by Immunoassay for General Practitioners. |
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Reference range |
Concentration > 50 nmol/L (32 ng/ml) suggests normal Vit D status Concentration 30 - 50 nmol/L (10 - 32 ng/ml) suggests Vit D insufficiency. Concentration < 30 nmol/L (10 ng/ml) suggests Vitamin D deficiency |
Last updated |
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 14:31:13 IST |