Pathology tests database

Sample and container requirements

Plain serum EDTA Plasma Lithium Heparin Plasma (paediatrics only) (non-gel) Whole blood EDTA

Minimum volume required

250 µL serum/plasma, 500 µL whole blood

Special requirements

Fasting sample. Light-sensitive. Send by first class post within 72 hours of collection. If delivery to Glasgow is outwith 72 hours, separate sample and store plasma frozen until sending and then send by first class post.

Patient preparation

None

Sample viability

Turnaround time

15 days

Reference range

Please refer to report for reference ranges.

Clinical guidance

Please follow the link below to the referral laboratory website for more information: https://www.trace-elements.co.uk/vitamin-a.asp

Notes

Sent to Glasgow, Scottish Trace Element and Micronutrient Diagnostic and Research Laboratory