Vitamin D

Test information: Vitamin D plays a major role in calcium homeostasis. It is measured to investigate a problem related to bone metabolism or parathyroid function, possible vitamin D deficiency, malabsorption, before commencing specific bone treatment and to monitor some patients taking vitamin D.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Clear - Plain;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Routine Vitamin D Not suitable for patients on Alfacalcidol

Maximum add on time

5 days . Primary care requests to be discussed with Duty Biochemist

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

nmol/L

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

No

Comments

N/A

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