VITAMIN E, SERUM
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: VTME
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026572
Schedule:
Testing Time: 3-5 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026572
Schedule:
Testing Time: 3-5 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 0.5 mL
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Patient Preparation: Fasting overnight (12-14 hours) (infants-draw prior to next feeding)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Amber vial
Collection Instructions: Within 24 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot serum into amber vial to protect from light.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Patient Preparation: Fasting overnight (12-14 hours) (infants-draw prior to next feeding)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Amber vial
Collection Instructions: Within 24 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot serum into amber vial to protect from light.
Specimen Acceptability
Reject Due To
Hemolysis
Mild reject; Gross reject
Lipemia
Mild reject; Gross reject
Icterus
Mild OK; Gross OK
NOT LIGHT PROTECTED
Hemolysis
Mild reject; Gross reject
Lipemia
Mild reject; Gross reject
Icterus
Mild OK; Gross OK
NOT LIGHT PROTECTED
Methods
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Clinical Utilities
Evaluation of individuals with motor and sensory neuropathies
Monitoring vitamin E status of premature infants requiring oxygenation
Evaluation of persons with intestinal malabsorption of lipids
Monitoring vitamin E status of premature infants requiring oxygenation
Evaluation of persons with intestinal malabsorption of lipids
CPT Codes
84446
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
