Test Code B12 Vitamin B12 Assay, Serum
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a gold top (serum) or green (plasma) top tube. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum or plasma refrigerated. Avoid hemolysis.
Specimen Stability
ROOM TEMP | REFRIG 2-8 DEGREES CELSIUS | FREEZE -20 DEGREES CELSIUS |
2 HRS | 48 HRS | 56 DAYS |
Performing Laboratory
Conway Regional Laboratory Services
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT
Reference Range
211-911 pg/mL
CPT Code
82607