Vitamin E (Blood)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

VITE

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0990

Laboratory Handling

Transport

2-8°C within 24 hours
-20°C more than 24 hours

Registration

Group code for Vitamin A and E: VADE (3162)

Laboratory

LabPLUS High Performance Liquid Chromatography

Sample Stability

Samples are stable for at least two weeks at -20°C.

Associated Tests

Synonyms

alpha-Tocopherol, Tocopherol, Vit E, Vitamin E

Turnaround Time

1 week

Performed Weekly

This test may be vetted by the laboratory. Please include relevant clinical information on the request form to ensure appropriate tests are approved. See the 'Clinical Information' section below for more information on the indications for testing.

Specimen Type

  • Plasma
  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
  • Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Plain(Microtainer)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1

Additional Specimen Information

Specimens no longer need protecting from the light.

Plasma collected in EDTA, oxalate or citrate is unsuitable.

SST/PST tubes are acceptable, but non-gel tube serum is preferred.

Can be measured simultaneously with Vitamin A on the same specimen.

Last updated: 24/09/2026