Test Code VITD 25-OH Vitamin D Total, Serum
Performing Laboratory
ChristianaCare - Newark Campus
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Preferred: 4.5 mL Lithium Heparin (Mint Green top PST Gel) tube
Acceptable: 5.0 mL SST (Gold top) tube or 6.0 mL Serum (Red top) tube
Specimen: Full tube
Note: Label tube with patient's full name and 1 additional unique identifier, such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of draw, collector's initials and type of specimen.
Reference Values
Sufficient: > 30 ng/mL
Insufficient: 21-29 ng/mL
Deficient: < 20 ng/mL
Specimen Type
Serum
Day(s) Set up
Monday through Sunday
Routine Test Turnaround Time: 8 hours
STAT Test Turnaround Time: 1 hour