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Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
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Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
Access Medical Labs · Quest DiagnosticsCatalog information reviewed: August 24, 2026 by the Sunridge Medical clinical team.
What this laboratory test evaluates
Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
This test checks for Vitamin E levels in the body, which is crucial for nerve health. A lack of Vitamin E can lead to serious nerve damage in both children and adults. It's often caused by problems with absorbing nutrients due to conditions like bowel disease, pancreatic disease, chronic cholestasis, celiac disease, cystic fibrosis, or intestinal lymphangiectasia.
Who might need this test?This test might be recommended for individuals showing signs of nerve problems, especially if they have conditions that affect nutrient absorption.
Signs of Vitamin E Deficiency:• Neuropathy (nerve damage) in children and adults
• Motor and sensory issues
• Conditions that affect nutrient absorption
What type of sample is required for this test?2 mL serum – protected from light.
Test Resources:Not available.
Additional test information
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.
Collection and processing
- Sample type: Serum
- Fasting: Yes
- Estimated laboratory processing: Results should be available in 2 – 5 business days after the sample is collected
How Sunridge uses laboratory information
Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.
Before requesting this test
Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.
Common questions about this laboratory test
- What sample does this test require?
- The listed sample type is Serum. Confirm current collection instructions in the approved order.
- Does this test require fasting?
- The current catalog record lists fasting as: Yes. Follow the instructions supplied with the approved order.
- How long does laboratory processing usually take?
- Results should be available in 2 – 5 business days after the sample is collected. Timing can change after collection or if a laboratory requires additional review.
About this test
Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
This test checks for Vitamin E levels in the body, which is crucial for nerve health. A lack of Vitamin E can lead to serious nerve damage in both children and adults. It's often caused by problems with absorbing nutrients due to conditions like bowel disease, pancreatic disease, chronic cholestasis, celiac disease, cystic fibrosis, or intestinal lymphangiectasia.
Who might need this test?This test might be recommended for individuals showing signs of nerve problems, especially if they have conditions that affect nutrient absorption.
Signs of Vitamin E Deficiency:• Neuropathy (nerve damage) in children and adults
• Motor and sensory issues
• Conditions that affect nutrient absorption
What type of sample is required for this test?2 mL serum - protected from light.
Test Resources:Not available.
Additional details
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.
Highlighted health areas
- Nutrition
Biomarkers and report focus
The exact analytes and report format can change. Confirm the current contents in the Fullscript order before payment.
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