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Test Code B12 Vitamin B12, Serum

Additional Codes

LAB67

Methodology

Useful for detecting B12 deficiencies due to low vitamin B12 intake, malabsorption, or abnormalities associated with altered B12 transport into the body; aiding in the diagnosis of megaloblastic anemia and certain neurological abnormalities.

Performing Laboratory

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry

 

CPT: 82607

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or serum gel tube

Specimen: 1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Ambient

Reference Values

Normal:  211-911 pg/mL

Deficient:  32-246 pg/mL

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday