Methodology
Chemiluminescence Microparticle Immunoassay
Synonyms
Vitamin D25; 25OH
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB02408
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
4 Hours
Stat TAT
1 Hour
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Blood
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) or sodium heparin (green-top), serum collected in a (red-top) or serum separator tube (SST) are also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=72 Hours; Refrigerated=12 Days; Frozen=3 Months
Rejection Criteria
Gross Hemolysis; Gross Lipemia
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Plasma or Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Plasma or Serum
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge and separate serum or plasma. Deliver specimen directly to Chemistry on Monday-Friday. On weekends, place specimen in the refrigerator.
CPT Codes
82306
Revised
07-28-21
Initials
DM