Test Code VITEM Vitamin E, Serum
Additional Codes
MAYO: VITE
EPIC: LAB130
Secondary ID
42358Useful For
Evaluation of individuals with motor and sensory neuropathies
Monitoring vitamin E status of premature infants requiring oxygenation
Evaluation of persons with intestinal malabsorption of lipids
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reporting Name
Vitamin E, SSpecimen Type
SerumShipping Instructions
Ship specimen in amber vial to protect from light.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: Fasting overnight (12-14 hours) (infants-draw prior to next feeding)
Supplies: Amber Frosted Tube, 5 mL (T192)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Amber vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Within 24 hours of collection, aliquot specimen into amber vial to protect from light.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 44 days | LIGHT PROTECTED |
Frozen | 44 days | LIGHT PROTECTED | |
Ambient | 7 days | LIGHT PROTECTED |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
0-17 years: 3.8-18.4 mg/L
≥18 years: 5.5-17.0 mg/L
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Performing Laboratory

Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
84446
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
VITE | Vitamin E, S | 1823-4 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
2350 | A-Tocopherol, Vitamin E | 1823-4 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a General Request (T239) with the specimen.