Referred Tests
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Test ID: VITE
Vitamin E, Serum
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Serum
Shipping Instructions
Ship specimen in amber vial to protect from light.
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Patient Preparation: Fasting overnight (12-14 hours) (infants-draw prior to next feeding)
Supplies: Amber Frosted Tube, 5 mL (T192)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Amber vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Within 24 hours of collection, aliquot specimen into amber vial to protect from light.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a General Request (T239) with the specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory
0.25 mL
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 44 days | LIGHT PROTECTED |
| Frozen | 44 days | LIGHT PROTECTED | |
| Ambient | 7 days | LIGHT PROTECTED |