This is a new service based on an assay for measuring 25-hydroxyvitamin D
in whole blood dried onto a blood spot.
Test:
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Vitamin D Blood Spot
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Laboratory
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Clinical Biochemistry, City Hospital Birmingham
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Specimen Type:
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Capillary blood dropped onto an appropriate device with
either Ahlstrom 226 or Whatman 903 collection paper.
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Storage:
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Room temperature
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Posting Details:
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First class post
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Posting Address:
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Clinical Biochemistry Department, City Hospital, Dudley
Road, Birmingham B18 7QH
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Clinical Use:
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To help assess patient Vitamin D status
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Advantages:
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No need for a phlebotomist. Assay aligned with serum
results.
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Turnaround:
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PDF results emailed - within 5 working days of sample
reciept
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External QA Scheme:
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Yes - Our laboratory is in DEQAS
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CPA Accredited Lab/Test:
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Yes
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Key Contact points:
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Email:
info@cityassays.org.uk
To order a test pack visit:
www.vitamindtest.org.uk
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