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Vitamin E (HPLC), Serum
Test ID: VITE
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
HPLC
Report Includes
Vitamin E
Specimens
Serum
Test Location
Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2
Test Version
19-Dec-2022
Specimen
Specimens
Serum
Sample Volume
1 mL
Pediatric Volume
0.5 mL
Patient Preparation
Fasting sample preferred
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Separate Immediately and transfer to amber vial to protect from light and freeze.
Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Ambient | 1 Day |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 2 Months |
Rejection Criteria
| Specimen | Not frozen or not protected from light |
|---|
Test Version
19-Dec-2022
Performance / Interpretation
Method
HPLC
Turnaround Time
7 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | µmol/L |
|
mg/dL x 23.2 | |
Test Location
Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2
Test Version
19-Dec-2022
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| VITE | 3488Vitamin E | umol/L |
Test Version
19-Dec-2022