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HelpTest Code B12 Vitamin B12 Assay, Serum or Plasma
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)
Acceptable: Serum Gel
Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of plasma or serum.
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
| Plasma,lithium heparin / Serum |
Refrigerated, spun |
2 days |
Reference Values
232-1245 pg/mL
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
|
Lipemia |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
|
Icterus |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
82607
Secondary ID
HHA1376
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
LOINC Coding
| Test Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
|
Vitamin B12 Assay, Serum |
2132-9 |