Vitamin C

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REQUESTING AND COLLECTING

Collection:
Consult lab. Unstable compound, rapidly oxidises. Sample must be

protected from light and transported rapidly to laboratory.
Container(s):
Serum, no gel (10 mL red-top)

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Reference Intervals:
See individual report or contact testing laboratory for information.

Laboratory:
Referred to: CSLS Biochemistry (9515-8279)
Synonyms:
Ascorbic acid

Lab Website:
Central Sydney Laboratory Services
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR REFERRING LABORATORIES
Handling and

Wrap in foil, store and transport at -70°C.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING AT SYDPATH
SydPath Handling:
Process immediately on arrival. SPRO: Centrifuge at 4°C, aliquot (x1).

Wrap in foil, store at -70°C.
Mnemonic:
VITC

GEcode:
VIC

SydPath
Chemical Pathology
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Date Published: Monday, 5 July 2010

Reference intervals and availability data is for general guidance only. For specific details contact laboratory or see specific patient reports.

Database managed by Dr Graham Jones at SYDPATH. For questions, comments or suggestions please call via 8382-9100 or e-mail on gjones@stvincents.com.au.