Vitamin E

Test Code
LAB130


CPT Codes
84446

Includes
Alpha-Tocopherol,  Beta-Gamma-Tocopherol


Preferred Specimen
Red no-additive no gel


Minimum Volume
0.7 mL


Instructions
Separate from cells as soon as possible after clotting. Send serum in an amber tube. If amber tube is not available, wrap tube in aluminum foil to protect from light.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days


Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.