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| B12 |
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| Alternate Names: | Vitamin B12, B-12, VB 12 |
| Performed: | Daily, 24 Hours |
| Methodology: | Competitive Immunoassay using Direct Chemiluminescent technology |
| Turnaround Time: | 4 Hours |
| Container / Specimen Requirements |
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| Container / Tube: | Yellow serum separator Vacutainer® tube or Red Vacutainer® tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 ml |
| Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: | Excessive exposure to light may alter B12 values. Test performed at NHRMC only. |
| Preparation of Patient: | None |
| Reference Range: | Normal: 211 - 911 pg/ml Deficient: 32 - 246 pg/ml |
| Causes for Specimen Rejection: | Improper labeling |
| CareManager Test Group: CareManager Name/Alias: |
LAB B-12 (NHRMC), B12 (CF) |
| Specimen Labeling: | Click here for policy |
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