Test Directory
Vitamin E
Containers - Adult
Orange Cap
|
Volume Range
1.0 ml
Additive per Container
Lithium-heparin (non-gel) |
Red/Pink Cap
|
Volume Range
1.0 ml
Additive per Container
Potassium EDTA |
Containers - Child
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
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.