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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