Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Vitamin K
Pathology Laboratory:Chemistry Referred Ext 85290
Requestable Seperately?No
Part of Profile:No
E-Requesting Tab:Other
Lower Reference Range Limit:0.25
Upper Reference Range Limit:2
Units:nmol/mmol
Minimum Sample Volume:1ml
Expected Turnaround Time:7-14 working days from receipt
Test Code:VITK
Sample Type:
Lithium Heparin Tube (Green top)Maximum Add on Time:N/A
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Rarely required - deficiency assessed by prothrombin time Fasting sample Protect from light MUST BE DISCUSSED WITH DUTY BIOCHEMIST BEFORE COLLECTION LAB INSTRUCTIONS: Send within 72 hours of collection. If this is not possible, store frozen until sending.
Reference Laboratory Details:Clin. Biochem.,Royal Infirmary, 84 Castle Street,Glasgow,G4 0SF (Tel. 0141 2114632)
Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes
Reference Lab Code:RIGC
