Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Vitamin D

Synonyms

25 OH Vit D, Vit D, 25 OH Vitamin D, Vitamin D, 25OH Vitamin D

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

SST Tube (Gold Top) or Plain Tube (Red Top).

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

There has been a change to specimen requirements for Vitamin D analysis, with serum now being the only acceptable sample type (Red or Gold top), as of 14/3/2023.

Paediatric Specimen

Preferred Sample Volume (serum) 0.6 ml, Minimum Sample Volume 0.2 ml.

Test Information

Department

Sendaway - Biochemistry

Test Availability

Referred to external laboratory.

Diagnostic Use Or Instructions

When assessment of Vitamin D stores is indicated, 25 OH Vitamin D should be measured. 1, 25 OH Vitamin D does not reflect tissue stores, serum levels are largely determined by PTH and renal 1-alpha hydroxylase activity. 1, 25 OH Vitamin D testing is performed in Australia.

Referred Out

Electronic Information

Registration Code

VITD