Update Type: Test Resumed
Test Updated: 10/18/2023
Test Overview
Test Methodology
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Test Usage
Diagnosis of vitamin C deficiency.
Reference Range *
0.4 - 2.0 mg/dL
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time
3 days
Soft Order Code
VITC
MiChart Code
Vitamin C
Synonyms
- Ascorbic Acid
- VITC
- VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo VITC (60296)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection
Must be collected at a UH or Taubman draw station due to handling requirements
Collection Instructions
Specimen must be drawn at a UH/Taubman drawn station due to requiring spinning in a refrigerated centrifuge immediately.
Special Handling
Fasting specimen. Place on ice and deliver to lab immediately. Centrifuge at 4 degrees C. Protect specimen from light.
Normal Volume
1 mL plasma
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL plasma
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.
Billing
CPT Code
82180
Fee Code
20057
LOINC
1903-4