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Alternative Names:

Vit E

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect on Ice
Protect from light

One SST sample is sufficient for both Vitamin A and Vitamin E.

Transport Instructions:

Send to lab immediately
On Ice
Protect from Light

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store frozen
Protect from light

External Laboratory:

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Transport Instructions:

Send Frozen on Dry Ice