Vitamin C
| Test Name | Vitamin C |
| Alternate Name(s) | Ascorbic Acid |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic | VIT C |
| Specimen Type |
Serum |
| Collection Container | Yellow SST |
| Container Information | |
| Collection Information | Protect sample from light, wrap in foil. or place in Amber transport tube |
| Test Schedule |
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| Routine Turnaround Time | 10 days |
| Stat Turnaround Time | |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes |
Sample requirement: 2 ml. Separate and freeze Specimen for this test must be collected, processed, aliquoted and frozen within 45 - 60 minutes of collection. Protect from light. |
| Storage and Transport |
Store and send frozen. |
| Test Referred To | Offsite, Reference Laboratory |
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