VITAMIN B12

Test Code: 132Specimen Collection: Serum
Component:

Vitamin B12

Method:

IA

Collection Notes: Serum and plasma (EDTA and heparinized) are the recommended sample types for this assay
Clinical Utility: Pernicious anemia is a macrocytic anemia caused by Vitamin B12 deficiency that is due to lack of intrinsic factor.
CPT Code: 82607Testing Location: AML
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

Serum (1 mL)

Ambient
 
8
 
Hours
Refrigerated
 
4
 
Days

EDTA plasma (1 mL)

Ambient
 
8
 
Hours
Refrigerated
 
4
 
Days

Lithium heparin plasma (1 mL)

Ambient
 
8
 
Days
Refrigerated
 
4
 
Days
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