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General
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Clinical Use:
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Fat soluble vitamins are vitamins A, D, E and K. They are present in foods containing fats. The body absorbs these vitamins as it does dietary fats. They do not dissolve in water.
Please note: Vitamin K is a referred test and should only be ordered if specifically requested. For standard requests order VTA, VTE and VTD only. |
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Availability:
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Vitamin D is tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation.
Samples for Vitamin A/E are batched and tested weekly. |
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Code:
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VTA; VTE; VTD |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled (or frozen if delayed by >48hrs) and protected from light. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to individual records.
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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1.5mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Serum, no gel (RED) |
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Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN) |
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EDTA (LAVENDER) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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600uL |
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Stability:
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4 days chilled; 2 weeks frozen |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled (or frozen if delayed by >48hrs) and protected from light. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Core |
Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8140 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4093 |
| Special Chemistry |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4114 |
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Last Updated : 07-01-2025 16:47 |