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Vitamin A - Retinol - Plasma

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Eurofins Biomnis code

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
Phone(s)
+334 72 80 10 04
+334 72 80 10 41