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Test Code B12 Vitamin B12 Assay, Plasma

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
B12

Methodology

Chemiluminescence

Performing Laboratory

Holland Hospital Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Submit the following specimen:

 

Plasma

Container/Tube:  Mint-top (lithium heparin) tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma

Collection Instructions: Immediately separate plasma from cells after draw. Send specimen in plastic vial.

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82607 (HH Bill Code 0205052)

Reference Values

220-960 pg/mL