Vitamin A

About This Test

Department: Biochemistry (referred)

Requirement:

  • Gel/clotted/lithium heparin (yellow/red/green top)

 

Turnaround Time:

6 - 8 weeks

Background:

Investigation of vitamin A deficiency in patients with malabsorptive conditions (e.g. Cystic fibrosis)

Other Comments:

Analysed by Department of Clinical Biochemistry, City Hospital, Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QH

Age-related reference ranges will be provided by the referral laboratory.

See also: Vitamin E