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7 Dehydrocholesterol
(a.k.a Provitamin D3)
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml
Test Code: 7DC
Tube type: SST
Other acceptable tube types
Lithium heparin (pale green)
Special instructions
Protect from light
Get to lab ASAP
Sent away
to Southmead Hospital, Bristol
Contact Laboratory before requesting
Reference range
<2.5
Units
µmol/L
Turnaround Time
28
days
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
Measurement is useful in diagnosis of Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome (high levels, plus low serum cholesterol)
