Test Code VITE Vitamin E

Important Note

Sample needs to be light protected and FROZEN.

Hospital Ordering Code
LAB130 Vitamin E

Container/Tube Type:

Green (Lithium Heparin)
Lime Green (Heparin Plasma Separator Tube)
Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)

Collection Information:

Protect sample from light.

Transport Information:

3.0 mL blood/1.0 mL serum/plasma

Minimum Sample Volume:

1.0 mL blood/0.5 mL serum/plasma

Remarks:

Protect the samples from excessive exposure to direct sunlight

Stability Comments:

Stability limits apply as long as specimen is protected from light.

Frozen Stability:

Acceptable

Pathology Laboratory, UnityPoint Health, Des Moines

84446

HPLC

Performed:

Twice weekly

Analytical Time:

2-3 days

Alpha-tocopherol