Vitamin B1, Whole Blood

Test Code
LAB745


CPT Codes
84425

Preferred Specimen
Lavender EDTA protected from light


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Instructions
Transfer whole blood to amber transport tube. If amber tube is not available, wrap tube in aluminum foil to protect from light. Freeze immediately.


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 35 days


Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.