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Test Code B12 Vitamin B12, Serum

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare-Newark Campus

 

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  3.5-mL red-top (gel) tube
Specimen:  Full tube
Collection Instructions:

Note:  Label tube with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.

Reference Values

≥250 pg/mL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time:  8 hours

STAT Turnaround Time:  not available