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Vitamin A

Order Code
017509
CPT
84590
Test Details
Synonyms

Retinol

TAT

8 days

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Fat-soluble vitamin essential for vision and immune function.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

0.8 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 7 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles stable x6
Order Code
017509
CPT
84590
Test Details
Synonyms

Retinol

TAT

8 days

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Fat-soluble vitamin essential for vision and immune function.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

0.8 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 7 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles stable x6