Test Directory

Vitamin E

Containers - Adult

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Orange Cap
Volume Range

1.0 ml

Additive per Container

Lithium-heparin (non-gel)

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Red/Pink Cap
Volume Range

​1.0 ml

Additive per Container

Potassium EDTA

Containers - Child

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Orange Cap - Paediatric
Volume Range

1.00 ml

Additive per Container

Lithium-heparin

Reference ranges

​Vitamin E: Cholesterol ratio

3.5 - 9.5 µmol/mmol

<2.5 µmol/mmol associated with increased risk of clinical deficiency

Laboratory Site

Glasgow Royal Infirmary
84 Castle Street
Glasgow
G4 0SF
Telephone: 0141 211 4000

Sample storage arrangements

Protect sample from light.

Special instructions for collection

Fasting sample or 8 hours after supplementation is recommended.

Anticipated turnaround

​28 days

General additional information

Vitamin A & E measured on same sample.

Samples sent to Scottish Trace Element and Micronutrient Reference Laboratory.