Vitamin B12

Test Information

Test Name

Vitamin B12

Synonyms

Cobalamin; B12

Department

Biochemistry

Price

$15.00

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Preferred Specimen

SST

Testing Location

PLW; PLBOP

Clinical Update

Collection Information

Patient Requestable

Yes

Processing Information

Registration Code

B12

Notes

Site Specific Notes

- Whakatane

Process in PLBOP Biochemistry

- Rotorua

Process in PLBOP Biochemistry

- Taupo

Process in PLBOP Biochemistry

Alternative Specimen

Lithium Heparin; Plain tube

Methodology

Sample Storage

Fridge

Sample Stability

3 days

Interpretations