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Alternative Names:

Tocopherol

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

VIT E

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Protect from light

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Protect from Light
Send to lab immediately

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66607

Additional Notes:

Reference Intervals :

0 - 30 days: 2 - 8 µmol/L

1 m - <7 yrs: 7 - 21 µmol/L

7 - 13 yrs: 10 - 21 µmol/L

13 - <19 yrs: 13 - 24 µmol/L

>19 yrs: 12 - 46 µmol/L

Please note: revised reference intervals from 31/07/2023.