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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 AN AMBER BROWN TUBE. Freeze whole blood in a plastic brown vial and transport whole blood frozen on dry ice.
CPT Code Information
84425
Patient Preparation
12 hour overnight fast. Patient must abstain from vitamin supplements for 12 hours.