| Test Name: |
VITAMIN B12/FOLATE PANEL |
| Test Code: |
2127959 |
| Alias: |
B12 / Folic Acid
Cobalamin, True / Folic Acid
LAB2223
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| CPT Code(s): |
82746
82607
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| Test Includes: |
Vitamin B12
Folate, Serum |
| Preferred Specimen: |
2.0 mL serum |
| Container: |
SST (gold) |
| Alternate Container: |
Lithium Heparin (Lt green) |
| Minimum Volume: |
0.5 mL serum
This volume does not allow for repeat testing. |
| Collection Instructions: |
A fasting specimen is preferred. Allow specimen to completely clot (this can take up to 60 minutes). Centrifuge for 15 minutes. The serum should be physically separated from contact with cells within two hours from the time of collection into a properly labeled transfer tube. |
| Transport Temperature: |
Refrigerated |
| Stability: |
Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 3 days
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| Rejection Criteria: |
Hemolysis |
| Schedule: |
Set up Daily; Results in 24-48 hours |
| Method: |
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA) |
| Clinical Significance: |
Refer to individual tests |
| Use: |
Updated 3/21/24 |
| Reference Ranges: |
Refer to individual tests
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