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HelpTest Code ATOCO Alpha-Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB130
Epic Description: VITAMIN E
Synonym
Vitamin E
Collection Limitations
Protect from light.
Specimen Type
Blood
To reduce recollections, the Ochsner sites prefer a Serum Gel tube (Gold or Tiger Top) for this test.
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel - Protect from light |
6.0 mL | 2.0 mL |
| Alternate |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel - Protect from light |
6.0 mL | 2.0 mL |
Specimen Stability
2 months frozen
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into amber plastic vial. Protect from light by wrapping in foil or paper if amber tube is not available. FREEZE specimen. Transport frozen on dry ice.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: VITE
http://www.wardelab.com/test_page.asp?test=VITAMIN+E+%28TOCOPHEROL%29
Assay Frequency
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
1-3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into brown/amber plastic vial. Freeze specimen.
Patient Preparation
Patient should fast overnight 12-14 hours. Patient should not consume alcohol or ingest vitamin supplements for 24 hours before the specimen is drawn. If collecting on infants, collect prior to next feeding.
CPT Code Information
84446