Vitamin C, Ascorbic Acid
VTC
Information
Vitamin C is an antioxidant involved in connective tissue metabolism, drug-metabolizing systems, and mixed-function oxidase systems to list a few. Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy; manifestations include impaired formation of mature connective tissue, bleeding into the skin, weakness, fatigue, and depression.
Methodology
HPLC-UV
Specimen Required
Green Top (Sodium or Lithium Heparin) Foil Wrapped
CPT Code(s)
82180