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Additional Codes
Epic# -
LAB67
Cerner name(s):
- Vitamin B12 Level
- Vit B12
- B12
Performing Lab(s)
Memorial-Belleville & Memorial-Shiloh
Specimen Requirement (s)
Specimen: plasma (preferred) (alt: serum)
Type: Container/Tube: Mint green (LiHep) tube
Alternative: SST (gold or marble) (preferred) or plain red top
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL of serum
Collection instructions:
- Fasting specimen is recommended.
Lab instructions: NA
Unacceptable Conditions
- Grossly hemolyzed specimens must be redrawn.
Day(s)/Shift(s) Test Set Up and Turnaround Time
Sunday through Saturday
Hours: 24 hours
Turnaround Time:
TAT: No
Routine: less than 24 hours from receipt
Transport and Stability
Transport temperature: Ambient to lab
Reference Values
230 - 1250 pg/mL
CPT/LOINC Codes
82607