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Vitamin B12, Serum

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday, Wednesday, Friday


Test Code
VB12


Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma


Instructions
Spin down. Note: Turbidity may affect results.


Transport Container
PST Tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Chemiluminescence

Reference Range
239-931 pg/mL


Clinical Significance
This test quantitatively measures serum vitamin B12 concentration to aid in the differential diagnosis of anemia.



Last Updated: September 3, 2010


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