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HelpTest Code LABVITDT Vitamin D Total, Serum or Plasma
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| VITAMIN D TOTAL | LABVITDT | VITDT |
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.50 mL
Collection Instructions: Grossly hemolyzed specimens > 500mg/dL Hgb cannot be analyzed.
Additional Information:
1. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. Mix thawed specimens well prior to testing.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Alternate:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.50 mL
Collection Instructions: Grossly hemolyzed specimens > 500mg/dL Hgb cannot be analyzed.
Additional Information:
1. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. Mix thawed specimens well prior to testing.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 5 days/Ambient 72 hours OK/Frozen OK
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Chemistry-
SMDC Clinical Lab (Duluth)
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82306
Reference Values
Deficiency: <10 ng/mL
Insufficiency: 10 to 26 ng/mL
Sufficiency: 27 to 80 ng/mL
Toxicity: >80 ng/mL