Vitamin B12 and Folate
Test Code: B12FO
CPT Code: 82607 001 82746 001
EPIC Code
LAB5208
Order Alias 2
000810; B12FB (BSM)
Specimen Type
Serum
Pediatric Collection
1 microtainer filled to top line
Specimen Container
SST or Red
Container Code
SST
Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Specimen Handling
Specimen must be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
Minimize light exposure.
Minimize light exposure.
Outreach Special Instructions
Specimens must be spun, processed, and stored within 2 hours of collection.
Patient Prep
Samples should be collected from fasting patients.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens not centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
Hemolyzed or grossly lipemic specimens.
Specimens that are QNS.
Specimens exceeding stability.
Specimens frozen in original/primary tube.
Contaminated specimens.
Hemolyzed or grossly lipemic specimens.
Specimens that are QNS.
Specimens exceeding stability.
Specimens frozen in original/primary tube.
Contaminated specimens.
Stability
2 hours at RT
48 hours at 2-8°C
28 days at -20°C
48 hours at 2-8°C
28 days at -20°C
Test Includes
VB12, Folate
Units
VB12 pg/mL
Fol ng/mL
Fol ng/mL
Place of Service
Bon Secours Richmond
LabCorp Test Code
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