Vitamin K metabolites
Description:
HPLC with electrochemical detection
Clinical details:
The five and seven carbon vitamin K metabolites are experimental markers thought to represent total vitamin K status i.e. derived from all forms of vitamin K. They have been successfully employed in various areas of research including; vitamin K prophylaxis in neonates, conversion of vitamin K1 to dihydro-vitamin K1 in foods and vitamin E and vitamin K interactions.
Reference range:
n/a
Units:
ug/L
Department:
Location:
Sample type and Volume required:
Urine
Call in advance:
Yes
Turnaround time:
Not applicable.
Special sample instructions:
Protect from light.
Storage and transport:
Sample must be protected from light, first class post.
Contacts:
Nutristasis Unit at St Thomas'
020 7188 6815 / 89543
St Thomas' Hospital
North Wing - 4th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Laboratory opening times
Monday - Friday 09.00 - 17.00
North Wing - 4th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Laboratory opening times
Monday - Friday 09.00 - 17.00
Laboratory:
Last updated: 07/08/2015