Specimen: 3 mL (1.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen.

Stability (Room): 8 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 72 hrs

Stability (Frozen): 3 weeks

Method: Chemiluminescence

Comment: This assay measures both D2 and D3 components.

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 10 – 15 days

Usage: 25-Hydroxy vitamin D represents the main body reservoir and transport form. Mild to moderate deficiency is associated with Osteoporosis / Secondary Hyperparathyroidism while severe deficiency causes Rickets in children and Osteomalacia in adults. Prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency is approximately >50% specially in the elderly. This assay is useful for diagnosis of vitamin D deficiency and Hypervitaminosis D. It is also used for differential diagnosis of causes of Rickets & Osteomalacia and for monitoring Vitamin D replacement therapy.

Specialty: Endocrinologist, Orthopedician, Physician

Disease: Disorders of Bone, Health Checkup

Components: Disorders of Bone, Health Checkup

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Home Collection: Available

Department: THYROID & HORMONES

Pre-test Information: No special preparation required