Vitamin B12 (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1230100393

Alias/See Also

LAB67: Vitamin B12
LAB8025:
LAB67A: Vitamin B12 | B12

CPT Codes
82607x1

Preferred Specimen

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: YELLOW TOP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1

Other Acceptable Specimens

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1; SST ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A

Instructions

Adult: Minimum 2.5 mL blood *Pediatric minimum: 1 full microtainer*

Transport Temperature

Lab Only: It is recommended that tubes of blood are to be kept closed at all times and in a vertical position. It is required that the plasma be physically separated from contact with cells within two hours from the time of collection. Yellow tube must clot for 30 minutes prior to centrifugation. Analyze fresh specimens, if possible. If testing will be delayed more than 24 hours, remove plasma or serum from the red blood cells, clot or separator gel. Specimens removed from the red blood cells, clot or separator gel may be stored at 2 to 8°C for up to 7 days, and frozen at -20°C for up to 1 year. Stored specimens must be inspected for particulates. If present, mix and centrifuge the specimen to remove particulates prior to testing. Multiple freeze-thaw cycles of specimens should be avoided. Specimens must be mixed THOROUGHLY after thawing, by LOW speed vortexing or by gently inverting, and centrifuged prior to use to remove red bloodcells or particulate matter to ensure consistency in the results.

Report Available

GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 2160 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

PMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

OMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BEH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

GRMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

LCMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

THL HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

Last Updated: September 19, 2023

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