Test ID VITAE Vitamin A and Vitamin E, Serum
Shipping Instructions
Ship specimen in amber vial to protect from light.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: Fasting overnight (12-14 hours) (infants-collect specimen prior to next feeding)
Supplies: Sarstedt 5 mL Aliquot Tube (Amber) (T915)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Amber vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Within 24 hours of collection, aliquot serum into amber vial to protect from light.
Useful For
Diagnosing vitamin A deficiency and toxicity
Evaluating persons with intestinal malabsorption of lipids
Evaluating individuals with motor and sensory neuropathies for vitamin E deficiency
Monitoring vitamin E status of premature infants requiring oxygenation
Profile Information
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
VITAP | Vitamin A, S | Yes, (Order VITA) | Yes |
VITE | Vitamin E, S | Yes | Yes |
Reporting Name
Vitamin A and Vitamin E, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | LIGHT PROTECTED |
Frozen | 28 days | LIGHT PROTECTED | |
Ambient | 7 days | LIGHT PROTECTED |
Reference Values
VITAMIN A (RETINOL)
0-6 years: 11.3-64.7 mcg/dL
7-12 years: 12.8-81.2 mcg/dL
13-17 years: 14.4-97.7 mcg/dL
≥18 years: 32.5-78.0 mcg/dL
VITAMIN E (ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL)
0-17 years: 3.8-18.4 mg/L
≥18 years: 5.5-17.0 mg/L
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 to 5 daysPerforming 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 US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
84446
84590
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
VITAE | Vitamin A and Vitamin E, S | 96600-2 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
2350 | A-Tocopherol, Vitamin E | 1823-4 |
605124 | Vitamin A | 2923-1 |