Vitamin e test Shankar-road

DESCRIPTION – a vitamin E test measures the amount of vitamin E in your blood. Vitamin E is a nutrient that is important for many blood processes. It helps your nerves and muscles work well, prevents blood clots and boosts the immune system.

METHODOLOGY – quantitative high performance liquid chromatography.

TURN AROUND TIME – 1-3 days

PATIENT PREPARATION – patient should fast for 12 hours and abstain from alcohol for 24 hours prior to collection

COLLECT – green (sodium heparin) or serum separator tube

SPECIMEN PREPARATION – separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 ml of serum to transport tube and avoid hemolysis

STORAGE/TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE – refrigerated

STABILITY – refrigerated: 1 month; frozen: 1 year (-20 degrees C)

UNACCEPTABLE CONDITION – whole blood or body fluids other than serum or plasma

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS – clinical history is mandatory