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HelpTest Code LAB580 Vitamin A, Serum
Useful For
Diagnosing vitamin A deficiency and toxicity
Monitoring vitamin A therapy
Reporting Name
Vitamin A, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Patient Preparation: Patient should fast overnight (12-14 hours); infants should have specimen collected before next feeding.
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial. Serum must be removed from the red blood cells within 2 hours.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 28 days | ||
| Frozen | 28 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
0-6 years: 11.3-64.7 mcg/dL
7-12 years: 12.8-81.2 mcg/dL
13-17 years: 14.4-97.7 mcg/dL
≥18 years: 32.5-78.0 mcg/dL
Day(s) Performed
Sunday through Friday
Report Available
2 to 5 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
84590
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| VITA | Vitamin A, S | 2923-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7597 | Vitamin A | 2923-1 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a General Request (T239) with the specimen.