Micronutrients, Antioxidants Panel
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: Yes
Phlebotomy required
Details
This test measures the levels of various essential micronutrients and antioxidants in the body, which are crucial for maintaining health and preventing diseases. Antioxidants help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals and are important for immune function, skin health, and overall well-being.
- Coenzyme Q10
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
- Vitamin A (Retinol)
- Vitamin E, Alpha-Tocopherol
- Vitamin E, Beta Gamma Tocopherol
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Micronutrients, Antioxidants Panel
This test measures the levels of various essential micronutrients and antioxidants in the body, which are crucial for maintaining health and preventing diseases. Antioxidants help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals and are important for immune function, skin health, and overall well-being.
This test measures the levels of various essential micronutrients and antioxidants in the body, which are crucial for maintaining health and preventing diseases. Antioxidants help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals and are important for immune function, skin health, and overall well-being.
What patients is this test right for?
This test is suitable for individuals experiencing symptoms of nutrient deficiencies or those who want to assess their antioxidant levels for maintaining optimal health. Symptoms of deficiencies may include fatigue, a weak immune system, skin issues, and slow wound healing.
What type of sample is required for this test?
3 mL serum protected from light
Test Resources
For more information on how to prepare for the test and understand your results, please refer to the provided test resources or consult with your healthcare provider.
4–6 business days
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) >35 ug/mL
Vitamin A (Retinol)
18-19 years 26-72 mcg/dL
>19 years 38-98 mcg/dL
Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.
Vitamin C
Male ≥18 years 0.2-2.1 mg/dL
Female ≥18 years 0.3-2.7 mg/dL
Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E, Alpha Tocopherol ≥18 years 5.7-19.9 mg/L
Vitamin E, Beta-Gamma Tocopherol ≥18 years <4.4 mg/L
Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.
Vitamin A (Retinol)
18-19 years 26-72 mcg/dL
>19 years 38-98 mcg/dL
Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.
Vitamin C
Male ≥18 years 0.2-2.1 mg/dL
Female ≥18 years 0.3-2.7 mg/dL
Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E, Alpha Tocopherol ≥18 years 5.7-19.9 mg/L
Vitamin E, Beta-Gamma Tocopherol ≥18 years <4.4 mg/L
Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.
24 Hours Before Collection
- Refrain from eating fruits or taking vitamin C supplements.
Night Before Collection
- Overnight fasting is required.
- Fasting before a blood draw means you don't eat or drink anything except water.
- Your doctor should provide any special instructions related to fasting for your test. Always follow your doctor's instructions.
Day of Collection
- Avoid taking Coenzyme Q10 supplements the morning of the test.
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 3 mL serum - protected from light
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 1.5 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: Amber transport tube
- Transport Temperature: Frozen
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: CoQ10: Unacceptable; Vitamin A and Vitamin E: 24 hours; Vitamin C: Unacceptable
- Refrigerated: CoQ10: 14 days; Vitamin A and Vitamin E: 7 days; Vitamin C: Unacceptable
- Frozen: CoQ10: 6 weeks; Vitamin A and Vitamin E: 28 days; Vitamin C: -20° C: 8 hours, -70° C: 35 days
- Reject Criteria:
- Hemolysis • Lipemia • Received room temperature • Not protected from light • Vitamin C received refrigerated
Minimum age:
18
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
