Vitamin E

Source	Blood
Mnemonic	VITE
Specimen Requirements	2 x 5 mL gold top SST tubes 3 mL serum Protect from light by wrapping tubes in foil.
Specimen Handling	PSC: Centrifuge and transport serum on ice to DSC. RRL & extra-regional: Centrifuge, pour off and freeze serum immediately, then transport to DSC.
Additional Information	If ordered with Vitamin A, only need to sent one aliquot.
Testing Location	University of Alberta
Testing Frequency
Alternate Name(s)	Tocopherol
Reference Interval

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