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Test Code LAB106 Vitamin B12, Serum

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC EPIC Test Code Mnemonic
VITAMIN B12 LAB106 B12

 

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Microparticle Intrinsic Factor Assay

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Red top or serum gel

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

2. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of draw.

Additional Information:

1. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate 5 days/Ambient 8 hours OK/Frozen OK

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Chemistry-

Central Region: St. Joseph's Medical Center Lab

East Region: SMDC Clinical Lab

West Region: Fargo Hospital Lab, St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Hospital Lab

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82607

Reference Values

213-816 pg/mL