VITAMIN C
| Synonyms: | Ascorbic Acid |
| Computer Code: | (RVITC) |
| Specimen Collection: | 4 mL blood (Lithium heparin green). Place on ice. Protect from light. Deliver immediately to Special Chemistry. |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Centrifuge, remove plasma, transfer to amber tube, freeze. If amber tube is unavailable, cover entire transport tube in foil and freeze. Min 0.5 mL plasma. Remove from cells immediately. Must be frozen within 4 hrs of centrifugation. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | NA |
| Routine TAT: | 7 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 82180 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |