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Test: VITAMIN D 1,25 HYDROXY : Serum
Link: www.sswahs.nsw.gov.au/sswps

Last reviewed: 1/08/2005


Synonym(s):	DIHYDROXY CALCIFEROL VIT D 1,25 D 1, 25


	General
PathNet Code:	125D
Reference Interval:	36 - 120 pmol/L
Specimen Required:	7 mL clotted blood Central Sydney Container: Gold Top Tube
Min. Specimen Amount	1.5 mL of serum
Transport Requirement:	Blood should be spun down, serum frozen. Transport preferably on dry ice - or on ice pack if this is impractical.
Laboratory Storage:	Frozen at -20 degrees C.
General Notes:
Test Frequency:	Assayed weekly
Method:	Extraction, RIA.


Brief Clinical Notes:	Studies into disorders of calcium metabolism.
Disease(s):	OSTEOPOROSIS PAGETS DISEASE OSTEOMALACIA VITAMIN D 1,25 HYDROXY DEFICIENCY
References:	Clin Biochem (1981) 14: 213
Test Group(s):	VITAMINS NUTRITION TESTS BONE METABOLISM

Medicare Details:	Schedule # : 66608 Click for details.	Full Fee Cost: $42.55	85% Cost: $36.20	75% Cost: $31.95
Non-Medicare-Refundable Testing:
Contract Billing:	Contract pricing can be negotiated for this test. For more details... Click Here.


Testing Lab
Olivia Gaston-Parry Endocrinology-DPU Concord Repatriation General Hospital Hospital Rd Concord NSW 2139 Australia Results Ph: (02) 9767-6149 Scientist Ph: (02) 9767-6149 Fax: (02) 9767-5247 Email: olivia.gaston-parry@email.cs.nsw.gov.au