Vitamin B12 & Folate

Test Information

Test Name

Vitamin B12 & Folate

Synonyms

Cobalamin; B12; Folate; Folic Acid

Department

Biochemistry

Preferred Specimen

SST

Testing Location

PLW; PLBOP; PLR; PLWHK

Clinical Update

Collection Information

Patient Requestable

Yes

Processing Information

Registration Code

BFOL

Group Contains

B12; FOL

Notes

Site Specific Notes

- Taupo

Process in PLW Biochemistry

Alternative Specimen

Lithium Heparin; Plain tube

Methodology

Sample Storage

Fridge

Sample Stability

3 days

Interpretations

Contact Information