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| Investigation | : | Vitamin E | ||||||||||
| Specimen type | : | Serum | ||||||||||
| Spec container | : | Serum Gel | ||||||||||
| Volume required | : | 5 ml | ||||||||||
| Reference range | : | 12 - 46 µmol/l | ||||||||||
| Turnaround | : | <14 days | ||||||||||
Vitamin E - no known toxicity.
- deficiency <5(chronic ?several months/years) associated with muscle weakness, ?neuronal abnormalities and fat malabsorption.
For correct interpretation cholesterol and triglycerides are required as vitamin E is carried with these lipids.
Additional information on Vitamin E and its clinical use can be found here: Vitamin E.
Samples are acceptable if separated and stored within 48 hours - light protection in this time window isn’t essential.
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