Vitamin B12
General Information
| Name | Information |
|---|---|
| Code: | T226 |
| Test Name, Short: | B12 , VB12 |
| Matrix: | Serum |
| Turnaround Time: | Daily |
| Analytical Method: | Competition principle |
| Reportable - Test Results Type: | Quantitative |
| Units - Conventional: | pg/mL |
Specimen Information
| Name | Information |
|---|---|
| Min. Volume: | 100 µL required |
| Preferred Volume: | 500 µL preferred |
| Rejection Criteria: | Improper labeling, Improper sample handling, Wrong sample type, Outside of stability, Inadequate specimen volume received, or Hemolyzed specimens. |
| Collection Instructions: | See blood collections |
| Collection Patient Prep: | NA |
| Container: | SST Serum, heparinized plasma, or EDTA plasma are the recommended sample types for this assay. |
| Shipping Temperature: | Ambient |