Vitamin C

Description

Vitamin C is an antioxidant involved in connective tissue metabolism, drug-metabolizing systems, and mixed-function oxidase systems to list a few. Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy; manifestations include impaired formation of mature connective tissue, bleeding into the skin, weakness, fatigue, and depression.

Vitamin C

$37

Average competitors price

$110

Pricing based on average direct to consumer pricing.
  • Fasting Required: See Patient Preparation
  • Preferred Specimen: Serum
  • Patient Preparation: Overnight fasting is preferred. Patient should refrain from taking vitamin C supplements or fruits 24 hours prior to sample collection.
  • Overnight fasting is required
  • Reference Range(s): 0.2-1.5 mg/dL
  • Turnaround Time: 5 Days
  • Test Code: 929