Lab Section: Toxicology
Description: Quantitation of vitamin E (as alpha-tocopherol) by HPLC-FLD
Min Sample Volume: 1 ml separated serum.
Collection Container: Avoid preservatives such as Citrate or EDTA. No Gel Clot Vacutainer Tubes (SST tubes).
Coolant: Refrigerate
Test Target: Analyte
Test Days: Mon, Th
Test Turnaround (business days): 2 - 5 days
This analysis was developed to determine the vitamin E (as alpha-tocopherol) concentration in serum samples. Analysis of an inappropriate sample, such as serum collected or stored in gel clot tubes, or plasma instead of serum, could affect the accuracy of the test result.