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Test ID: 25HDN    
25-Hydroxyvitamin D2 and D3, Serum

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Method Description Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference

Deuterated stable isotope is added as internal standard. 25-Hydroxyvitamin D2 (25-OH-VitD2), 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (25-OH-VitD3), and the internal standard are extracted. The extracts are then derivatized before being analyzed by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry using multiple reaction monitoring. 25-OH-VitD2 and 25-OH-VitD3 are quantified and reported individually and as a sum with a clinical reference range attached to the sum. For children under 1 year of age, a modified assay is performed to identify and eliminate interference due to C-3 epimers of 25-OH-VitD2 and 25-OH-VitD3.(Zimmer D, Pickard V, Czembor W, Muller C: Comparison of turbulent-flow chromatography with automated solid-phase extraction in 96-well plates and liquid-liquid extraction used as serum sample preparation techniques for liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. J Chromatogr A 1999 Aug 27;854[1-2]:23-35)

PDF Report Indicates whether the report includes an additional document with charts, images or other enriched information

No

Day(s) Performed Outlines the days the test is performed. This field reflects the day that the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means that assays are performed multiple times during the day.

Monday through Friday

Tuesday, Friday (Specimens on patients who are less than 1 year old)

Report Available The interval of time (receipt of sample at Mayo Clinic Laboratories to results available) taking into account standard setup days and weekends. The first day is the time that it typically takes for a result to be available. The last day is the time it might take, accounting for any necessary repeated testing.

2 to 5 days

Specimen Retention Time Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded

2 weeks

Performing Laboratory Location Indicates the location of the laboratory that performs the test

Rochester