Vitamin A - Retinol - Plasma
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VA
Synonyms
- Axerophtol
- Retinol
Clinic significance
This test is for the investigation of deficiency due to malabsorption or RBP deficiency, and for chronic poisoning (which is fairly common).
Prenalytics
- 2 mL
- Heparin plasma (do not use separator gel)
- FROZEN
Further information
- Sample to be frozen within 90 minutes . Home sampling is not advisable.
- Store samples protected from light but do not pack the tube.
- If requested with vitamin E, 1 specific aliquot for both assays.
Methodology
HPLC - High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Turnaround time
4 days
Pathologist(s) in charge
Biomnis Lyon
Specialty
Analytical Chemistry
Contact(s)
Dr Nicole COUPRIE
Dr Gilles PANTEIX
Dr Gilles PANTEIX
Phone(s)
+334 72 80 10 04
+334 72 80 10 41
+334 72 80 10 41