Test Code VITAMINE (931) Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
Specimen Requirements
Patient Preparation:
Overnight fasting is required
Preferred Specimen(s)
2 mL serum - protected from light
SPECIMEN PROCESSING and HANDLING
Send serum in an amber tube. If amber tube is not available, please send in a clear aliquot tube in an amber bag. Please do not wrap tube in aluminum foil or coban.
Reject Criteria
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Received room temperature • Not protected from light • Plasma
TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
PERFORMING LAB
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
27027 Tourney Road |
Valencia, CA 91355-5386 |