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Vitamin E

Alpha-Tocopherol Serum Vitamin E
Serum (SST, protect from light) µmol/L

About this test

Antioxidant fat-soluble vitamin. Deficiency causes haemolytic anaemia in neonates and neurological dysfunction in adults with malabsorption.

Reference Ranges

Sex Age Range Notes
All ≥ 18 yrs 12 – 42 Adult; interpret with total lipids

Clinical Interpretation

Low / Decreased
Deficiency — malabsorption syndromes (CF, cholestatic liver disease, abetalipoproteinaemia), spinocerebellar ataxia, haemolytic anaemia.
High / Increased
Rare toxicity from excess supplementation.
Specimen
Serum (SST, protect from light)
Reporting Unit
µmol/L
Category
💊 Vitamins

⚠ Clinical Note
Reference ranges are indicative. Always interpret results in the context of the individual patient and local laboratory reference intervals, which may vary.