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The Micronutrient, Vitamin E test contains 1 test with 2 biomarkers.
Clinical Significance
Micronutrient, Vitamin E - 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.
Patients must be 18 years of age or greater.
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is required
Reference Range(s)
Alpha Tocopherol
≥18 years 5.7-19.9 mg/L
Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.
Beta-Gamma Tocopherol
≥18 years <4.4 mg/LReference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.