Test Code LAB130 VITAMIN E (TOCOPHEROL)
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Preferred: Red Top
Acceptable: Gold SST
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 2.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells within 2 hours and send 1.0 mL serum in an amber screw capped plastic vial. PROTECT FROM LIGHT. CRITICAL FROZEN.
Stability
Stability: Frozen 60 days
Performed Test Frequency
Weekdays
CPT(s)
84446
Performing Location
Warde Medical Laboratory
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Rejection Criteria
Rejection criteria: Specimen not protected from light
Specimen not frozen