Vitamin C (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Vitamin C (Blood)

Alternate Names	Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbate, Vit C, Vitamin C Level
Test Code	VITC
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	-
Collection Instructions	LABORATORY BASED COLLECTION ONLY. Please collect 1 x DEDICATED serum tube.
Transport Instructions	Transport foil-wrapped on ice Send to the laboratory as soon as possible
Storage Instructions	None
Testing Frequency	Fortnightly
Min Test Volume	1mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	SF, LHF
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze immediately upon arrival to laboratory. Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze serum immediately upon arrival to the laboratory. Foil wrap aliquot and place sample in frozen (-20°C) Sendout tub. Ensure labels are applied to the inner aliquot tube and the other foil wrapping. A minimum of 1 mL of serum should be stored for sending.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Biochemistry, Alfred Pathology Services
Accredited Test	Yes

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