Micronutrient, Vitamin E
- Laboratory
- Quest Diagnostics
- Test code
- 10183
- Specimen
- Serum
- Fasting
- Required
- LOINC
- 11038-7, 1823-4
- Turnaround
- Set up: Mon-Sat
Laboratory assay overview
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.
Quest Diagnostics population reference ranges
Quest Diagnostics calculates these statistical intervals for this specific assay and demographic group, not as universal optimal targets.
| Population | Range |
|---|---|
| ≥18 years | 5.7-19.9 mg/L |
| ≥18 years | <4.4 mg/L |
View complete laboratory reference notes
Vitamin E, Alpha Tocopherol ≥18 years | 5.7-19.9 mg/L Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test. Vitamin E, Beta-Gamma Tocopherol ≥18 years | <4.4 mg/L Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 10183