Vitamin A
Test Information
Test Name
Vitamin A
Synonyms
Retinol; Retinal; Retinoic Acid
Price
$135.00
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Preferred Specimen
Extra SST
Testing Location
Referral
Turn Around Time
3 weeks
Collection Information
Main Lab Only
Yes
Preparation
- Main lab only
- Wrap sample in foil
- Can be shared with vitamin E
Processing Information
Registration Code
VITA
Notes
- Protect from light
- Separate and Freeze serum within 4 hours
- Vitamin A and E are routinely measured on the same sample
Alternative Specimen
Plain tube; EDTA
Aliquot Instructions
Protect from light by wrapping tube with foil
Methodology
Interpretations
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External Referral Information
Referral Location
Canterbury Health Laboratory (via WHL)
Send Away Volume
1mL serum
Send Away Transport
Frozen
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