CPT Code(s)

82180

Methodology

Capillary Electrophoresis

Reference Range(s)

0.20-1.90 mg/dL

Clinical Significance

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.

Alternative Name(s)

Ascorbic Acid