Biochemistry
| Full details for "Vitamin E/Cholesterol+Triglyceride ratio". | |
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Name |
Vitamin E/Cholesterol+Triglyceride ratio |
Alternative name/Profile |
VETLIP ratio |
Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
The Vitamin E to lipid ratio is used to diagnose or monitor potential deficiency or excess of Vitamin E in the body. |
Specimen type |
Serum |
Sample type |
Serum |
Sample container & volume |
5ml - Red Tube |
Frequency of analysis |
Fortnightly |
Turnaround time |
15 working days |
Availability |
Due to stability issues, this test is not available to GPs. |
Notes |
This ratio is calculated from the Vitamin E to lipid levels i.e. Ratio = [Vitamin E / (Triglyceride + Cholesterol)] Units - µmol/mmol Fasting sample required.
Protect from light. Separate serum and freeze within 1 hour. Haemolysed samples are unsuitable for analysis. |
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Reference range |
Children: 3.2 - 5.6 µmol/mmol Adult: 3.8 - 6.3 µmol/mmol
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Last updated |
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:41:07 IST |
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