Vitamin C Test | Austin Pathology

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Vitamin C

Alternate Names	Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbate, Vit C
Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	Blood
Container	Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert)
Collection Instructions	Place tube on ice & send to laboratory immediately Protect from light - wrap in foil
Additional Collection Instructions	LABORATORY BASED COLLECTION ONLY. Please collect a DEDICATED serum tube.
Minimum Adult Volume	1mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	1mL
Frequency	Fortnightly
Reference Interval	This is a referred test. Please consult reference interval supplied with result.

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Test Code	VITC
Container ID	SF, LHF
Storage Instructions	Store frozen at -20°C
Additional (Storage) Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions Store foil wrapped aliquot at -20°C Store Primary tube refrigerated at 4°C
Transport Instructions	Transport frozen
Laboratory Notes	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.
External Laboratory	Biochemistry, Alfred Pathology Services