162

Test CODE NAME

162

Vitamin B12

Methodology: Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1 day
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 0.5 ml.


Specimen preparation: Serum free from hemolysis is the recommended specimens. Allow blood samples to clot (15 mins). Separate the serum from the cells by centrifuging for 10 minutes. Store serum at 2-8°C until analysis. 

Storage/Transport: Refrigerated
  
Stability: If the assay will not be completed within 8 hours Refrigerate at 2-8 °C,  if the analyse will not be completed within 24 hours Freeze at  -20°C for shipment of samples.

NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *
Performing Lab
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory
CPT Code(s): 82607