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HelpTest Code FAB12 Folate/Vitamin B12
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII)
Volume: 5.0mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: For non-inhouse samples, please protect sample from light with aluminium foil and send to the Laboratory immediately.
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | Send the sample to the laboratory immediately. |
| Refrigerate: | 7 days |
| Frozen: | 30 days |
Reference Interval
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Days and Times Performed
24 hours, TAT 1 day
Methodology
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FOLATE
VITAMIN B12
Service Code
31730
Update
Last updated 26/2/2022
Panel Information
Profile includes the following tests:
- Folate (FOL)
- Vitamin B12 (VB12)
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | NA |
|---|---|
| Icterus | NA |
| Lipaemic | NA |
| Others | NA |
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.