Vitamin E, A-Tocopherol
VTE
Information
Deficiency of vitamin E may cause extensive neuropathy in young children and, in addition, is suspect as a possible cause of motor and sensory neuropathy in older children and in adults. One likely cause of vitamin E deficiency is intestinal malabsorption, resulting from bowel disease, pancreatic disease, or chronic cholestasis. Other causes of malabsorption of vitamin E include celiac disease, cystic fibrosis, and intestinal lymphangiectasia.
Methodology
HPLC-UV
Specimen Required
SST & Foil Wrapped. Volume 1 (0.5) mL. Stability: Room Temperature – 7 Days; Refrigerated – 8 Days
CPT Code(s)
84446