Vitamin D 1,25-Dihdroxy

Sample type: -

Serum.

Uses: -

1. Detecting problems related to bone metabolism or parathyroid function.

2. Measures the active form of Vitamin D.

3. Monitoring supplementation diagnosis.

Precautions: -

No special preparation required.

Interfere factors: -

• Patient suffering from a renal disease.

• A high level of 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D excess parathyroid hormone.

Pre-analytical errors: -

• Wrong labelling on the samples.

• Not refrigerating the sample.

Corrective actions: -

• Refrigerating the sample after drawing it from patient.

• Correct labelling of the sample.

Post-analytical errors: -

• 3-4 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.

• Sample was not refrigerated before the test.

Corrective actions: -

• Delivering results on time.

• Proper storage.

Reference range: -

Males: 18-64 pg/mL.

Females: 18-78 pg/mL.