#ExistMnemonic>Mnemonic: VIT D 1,25 *ExistMnemonic>
#ExistMethodology>
Methodology:
Radioimmunoassay
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#ExistPerformed>
Performed:
Sun-Sat
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#ExistReported>
Reported:
2-4 days
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#ExistSpecRequirements>
Specimen Required:
#ExistCollect>Collect: One 4 mL serum separator tube. Also acceptable: lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2 EDTA).
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#ExistSPECTRANSPORT>Storage/Transport Temperature: 1 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.8 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
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#ExistStability>Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months *ExistStability>