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.

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Aliquot
Protect from light
Freeze Immediately

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Protect from Light
Send to lab immediately