Vitamin A
| Test Name | Vitamin A |
| Alternate Name(s) | RETINOL |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic | VIT A |
| Specimen Type |
Serum |
| Collection Container | Red |
| Container Information | |
| Collection Information |
Fasting specimen is preferred Protect from light |
| Test Schedule |
Send Out |
| Routine Turnaround Time | 7 days |
| Stat Turnaround Time | |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes |
Collect blood in plain red top tube. Avoid hemolysis. Allow blood to clot at room temperature for 30 minutes and separate by centrifugation. Transfer an aliquot of serum to a labelled AMBER tube, cap tightly and FREEZE at - 20 degrees C. Protect from light. |
| Storage and Transport |
Store and send frozen. |
| Test Referred To | Offsite, Reference Lab |
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