Vitamin A, Serum
Alternate Names
017509 LC, Retinol, Serum
SoftLab Order Code
VITA
Epic Order Name
VITAMIN A, SERUM, REF LAB LC 017509
Epic Order ID
LAB580
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
SST -(Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
Red (No Gel tube)
RST (Orange Rapid Serum Tube)
Red/Black Speckled top (Serum tube)
Collecting Volume
1.6 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
0.8 mL
Storage or Stability
Ambient
Causes for Rejection
Sample type other than serum received
Patient Preparation
Patient should abstain from alcohol for 24 hours prior to collection. For those who are younger than six months, draw prior to next feeding. Blood should be collected before breakfast in the morning and prior to any medication.