Vitamin A and E

Test ID: 

703150

CPT code:

84446, 84590

Clinical Use:

Assess hyper-vitaminosis or vitamin deficiency. See individual test descriptions for more information.

Specimen Type:

Serum

Requested Volume: 

0.8 mL

Minimum Volume: 

0.4 mL

Container Type: 

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation: 

Patient should fast for 12 hours and abstain from alcohol for 24 hours prior to collection. For those who are younger than six months, draw prior to next feeding. Blood should be collected before breakfast in the morning and prior to any medication.

Collection:

If red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.

Storage Instructions:

Room temperature

Stability Requirements:

Rejection Criteria

Sample type other than serum received