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Revision as of 20:24, 31 March 2026
| Synonym(s) | Vit B12, Vitamin B12, Cobalamin, VIT |
| Tube/Container Type | 4 mL green top, gold top or red top |
| 0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top | |
| Sample Type | Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH) |
| Minimum Volume | 250uL |
| Registration Code | B12, VIT (B12+Fol) |
| 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 |
| Deletion Code | 7874 |
| Useful Information | B12 and folate requested together are registered as VIT |
| Measurement Uncertainty | Available upon request |