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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Vitamin E

Recent changes for Vitamin E
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
20th October 2024
Preferred Specimen Type

Serum

Blood

Optional Specimen Type

Plasma

Vitamin E

Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:VIT E
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
SST
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
Collection & Request Instructions:Collect on Ice

Protect from light.

If collecting for BOTH Vitamin A and E - a Serum (SST) tube MUST be collected on ice.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Protect from Light
Send to lab immediately
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

Vitamin E is measured as α-tocopherol by HPLC-UV.

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