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Epic EAP: LAB125
Epic Description: VITAMIN B1
Synonym
Thiamin
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Lavender, EDTA - Protect from Light |
3.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Do not centrifuge. MIX WHOLE BLOOD VERY WELL THEN POUR INTO AN AMBER BROWN TUBE. Freeze whole blood in a plastic brown vial and transport whole blood frozen on dry ice.
Aliquot Requirements
Whole Blood
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 1.0 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: VB1WB
http://www.wardelab.com/test_page.asp?test=VITAMIN+B1+%28THIAMINE%29%2C+WHOLE+BLOOD
Assay Frequency
Monday – Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
3- 5 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Do not centrifuge. MIX WHOLE BLOOD VERY WELL THEN POUR INTO AMBER/BROWN PLASTIC VIAL. Transport to sendout lab. Freeze whole blood if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
84425
Patient Preparation
12 hour overnight fast. Patient must abstain from vitamin supplements for 12 hours.