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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for 1,25 Dihydroxy Vitamin D3 (Sendaway Test)

Recent changes for 1,25 Dihydroxy Vitamin D3 (Sendaway Test)
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
26th February 2024
MBS rebatable

No

Yes

Collection & Request Instructions

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.    

12th February 2024
Collection & Request Instructions

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.    As at July 2023, this fee is $99.

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.    

7th February 2024
MBS rebatable

Yes

No

Collection & Request Instructions

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.    As at July 2023, this fee is $99.

1,25 Dihydroxy Vitamin D3 (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:Calcitriol
Active Vitamin D
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:VD3
Registration Instructions:

CSR: Approval from a pathologist during business hours is required.

Specimen Types:Serum
Container Types:
SSTSST
Adults Volume or Mass:4 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:1 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:Collect at ambient temperature
Protect from light
Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
Processing Instructions:Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store frozen
Protect from light
External Laboratory:Austin Pathology
External Transport Instructions:Send Frozen on Dry Ice