| Test Name: Vitamin C | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | Ascorbic acid | ||
| PLS Test Code | VC | Laboratory | Biochemistry |
| Specimen | Blood | Analysis Performed On | Serum |
| Container | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Container colour | White |
| Multiple specimens | OR Lithium Heparin Gel Tube | ||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | 8 | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | 2 |
| Reference Ranges | 26 - 85 umol/L | ||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 2 Weeks | Turnaround Time Urgent | |
| Turnaround Other | |||
| Days test is performed | Weekly | Transport | 4 degrees C (On Ice) |
| Special Requirements | PROTECT FROM LIGHT by covering specimen with foil. Place on ice and deliver to laboratory WITHIN 4hrs of collection. | ||
| Patient Preparation | None | ||
| Collection Instructions | Venepuncture. | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | Yes | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | Analytical Reference Laboratory, Tel: 03 9539 5455, Address: 568 St Kilda Road, melbourne VIC 3004 | ||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 04-Sep-2008 (Version: 1.01) | ||