Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), Whole Blood (LABCORP)

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LAB745: Vitamin B1, Whole Blood | LABCORP EAP: 121186

LABCORP LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Frozen) Min Vol: .5

LABCORP LAB: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Frozen) Min Vol: .5

Protect from light. Patient should fast for 12 hours.

Specimen: Serum or plasma, protected from light Volume: 1.0 mL Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.) Container: EDTA (lavender-top) plasma, preferred. Also acceptable are lithium heparin (green-top) plasma, gel-separated (SST) serum, and standard (red-top) serum. For amber plastic transport tube and amber-top, order Labcorp No. 23598. Collection: The blood is to be collected by venipuncture into a Vacutainer® blood collection tube and mixed immediately by gentle inversion at least six times to ensure adequate mixing. Allow serum samples to clot for at least 10 minutes. Separate plasma/serum from red cells by centrifugation. Protect from light. Transfer plasma/serum specimen to labeled amber plastic transport tube with amber stopper. For amber plastic transport tube and amber stopper, order Labcorp No. 23598. Storage Instructions: Specimens should be light-protected, and shipped at room temperature or refrigerated (preferred). Stability Requirements: Room Temp 7 days Refrigerated 14 days Frozen 14 days Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min