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|B12 and folate requested together are registered as | |B12 and folate requested together are registered as VIT | ||
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Revision as of 03:15, 26 August 2022
| Synonym(s) | Vit B12, Vitamin B12, Cobalamin |
| 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 |
| Deletion Code | 7874 |
| Useful Information | B12 and folate requested together are registered as VIT |
| Measurement Uncertainty | Available upon request |