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Epic EAP: LAB67
Epic Description: VITAMIN B12
Synonym
Vit B12
B12
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
5.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 5.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Lafayette:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
5.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel OR Green, Lithium Heparin with inert gel | 5.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Ochsner LSU Shreveport and St. Mary's Place
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
OALH Lab:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, Clot Activator with Inert Gel (SST) |
4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. If not analyzed in 3 days, aliquot serum into plastic vial and refrigerate. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
Microcollections cannot be accepted for this test.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Lafayettte: Serum/Plasma
Optimum: 1.0 mL
Minimum: 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Lafayette OLGMC, OALH
Ochsner LSU Shreveport Chemistry Lab
Ochsner Shreveport St. Mary's Place Lab
Ochsner LSU Monroe Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24 hours
Lafayette: As requested
Routine Turnaround Time
1 day
Lafayette and OALH: 4 hours
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Transport to laboratory. If not analyzed in 3 days, aliquot serum into plastic vial and refrigerate.
Lafayette: specimen is stable 3 days at room temperature or 7 days at 2-8° C
CPT Code Information
82607