| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry |
| Test Name: |
VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID) - (P)
Test Code:
VITC
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| Clinical Information: |
This test is not to be used for general screening for Vitamin C deficiency. It should only be requested on patients at risk of being Vitamin C deficient.
No gel collection is strongly recommended (even though it is not currently specified with the In-Common Laboratories website). Fasting (12-14 h) recommended, but non-fasting is acceptable. |
| Collection Devices: |
Protect from light and keep cold.
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| Specimen Required: |
Plasma: 2.0 mL
Send immediately to laboratory. Specimen to be processed and frozen immediately. |
| Referral: |
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: | |
| Availability: |
Within 2 Weeks
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| More Information: |
Separate and freeze immediately. Protect from light-wrap vial with foil. Specimen must be labeled inside and outside of light-protecting wrap. If specimen thaws, it is unsuitable for analysis. Store and send frozen to In-Common Laboratories.
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