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HelpTest Code FAB12 Folate/Vitamin B12
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII)
Volume: 5.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: For non-inhouse samples, please protect sample from light with aluminium foil and send to laboratory immediately.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Not available |
| Refrigerate | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | Alert/Reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Not applicable |
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Reference Interval
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Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Aids in detection of vitamin B12 and folate deficiency in individuals with macrocytic or unexplained anemia, or unexplained neurologic disease.
Service Code
31730
Update
Last updated 11/03/2025
LOINC Code Information
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Alias
Cyanocobalamin
Cobalamin Deficiency
Folic Acid
Pteroylglutamic Acid
Laboratory Code
LAB3040650