VITAMIN E

The Vitamin E test measures serum levels of alpha‑tocopherol—the primary, biologically active form of vitamin E in the blood—using a small venous blood sample analysed by accredited laboratories. As a fat‑soluble antioxidant, vitamin E protects cell membranes and lipids from oxidative damage; measuring its level helps assess antioxidant status and nutritional adequacy.

This test is useful for detecting deficiency due to fat‑malabsorption disorders (eg, cystic fibrosis, cholestatic liver disease, post‑bariatric surgery), monitoring patients on high‑dose supplementation, and guiding personalised dietary or supplement recommendations. Touch Connect offers at‑home sample collection across Dubai with accredited lab reporting to support preventative care and nutrition counselling with local clinical guidance.

• Alpha‑Tocopherol (Serum)
• Total Tocopherols (if available)
• α‑Tocopherol / Total Lipids Ratio
• Reported Units (µg/mL or µmol/L)

• Signs of deficiency: muscle weakness, peripheral neuropathy, or unexplained hemolytic anemia
• History of fat‑malabsorption (eg, cystic fibrosis, chronic pancreatitis, cholestasis)
• After bariatric surgery or significant intestinal resection
• Before or during high‑dose vitamin E supplementation
• Routine nutritional assessment in older adults or restrictive diets

• Accurate assessment of antioxidant and nutritional vitamin E status
• Identification of deficiency related to malabsorption or dietary gaps
• Guidance for personalised supplementation and dietary planning
• Monitoring safety when using high‑dose supplements, especially with anticoagulants
• Convenient at‑home collection with accredited Dubai lab reporting

• At‑home venous blood sample collection by trained phlebotomist
• Fasting 8–12 hours recommended (to reduce postprandial lipid interference)
• Avoid high‑dose vitamin E supplements for 48–72 hours unless directed by your clinician
• Provide a list of current medications and supplements (important if on anticoagulants)