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82180 Assay of ascorbic acid

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: vitamin C level, ascorbic acid assay, nutritional assessment

Enzymatic or chromatographic assay measuring ascorbic acid (vitamin C) concentration in serum to assess nutritional status.

Clinical Context

Detects vitamin C deficiency in malnourished patients and those on total parenteral nutrition; severe deficiency causes scurvy.

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Specialties

PathologyNutritionInternal Medicine

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