Pathology Handbook

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.