Indications:
Deficiency may be associated with haemolytic anaemia and with neurological disturbance and has been observed very rarely in premature infants, chronic cholestasis and malabsorption.
Vitamin E is an antioxidant and dietary supplementation is widely used in regimes aimed at reducing atherosclerosis.
Patient Instructions:
No vitamin E containing supplements for 24 hours prior to testing.
Included in Profiles:
Fat soluble and full vitamin profiles
Sample Requirements: Gold (SST)
Postal Samples: Accepted