Test Code LAB130 Vitamin E

Additional Codes

SQ: VITE

Light Green (Heparin Plasma Separator Tube) PREFERRED
SST (Serum Separator) PREFERRED

Green No Gel (Lithium Heparin)
Red (No Additive)

Collection Information:

Collect blood in a Light Green (Heparin Plasma Separator Tube)or SST (Serum Separator) tube. Protect sample from light.

Sample Volume Requirements:

Centrifuge and aliquot 1.0 mL of serum/plasma into an amber plastic transport vial. Protect from light.

Minimum Sample Volume:

0.5 mL of serum/plasma (approximately 1.0 mL of whole blood based upon a normal patient hematocrit)

Refrigerated Stability:

7 days - Preferred

Frozen Stability:

30 days

Stability Comments:

Stability limit applies as long as specimen is protected from light.

Performed:

Twice weekly

Analytical Time:

2-3 days

Testing Laboratory:

Pathology Laboratory

Laboratory Section:

Core Laboratory

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