B12

Synonym(s)	Vit B12, Vitamin B12, Cobalamin, VIT
Specimen	4 mL Lithium Heparin (green top) or SST (gold top)
Paediatric Specimen	0.5 mL Brown, yellow, or green top
Add-on conditions	7 days @ 4°C
Test Availability	Mon - Fri 0800 - 1700
Turnaround Time	Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
Where analysed	Hastings
Department	Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
Registration Code	B12, VIT (B12+Fol)
Deletion Code	7874
Useful Information	B12 and folate requested together are registered as VIT Click Here
Measurement Uncertainty	Available upon request