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Lab Test Dictionary

Vitamin B12 Binding Capacity, Unsaturated (928)

Methodology

Radiobinding Assay


Specimen Type

Serum

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics Chantilly


Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Tuesday and Thursday

Standard TAT

4-9 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

1-2 mL Blood

Container Type

Red Top (No Additive)


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Frozen-Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 4 Days; Refrigerated: 4 Days; Frozen: 30 Days

Test Volume Required

1 mL Serum

Minimum Test Volume

0.2 mL Serum

Processing Instructions

Centrifuge and immediately transfer serum specimens to clean, plastic, screw-capped vial.


CPT Codes

82608


Revised

11-22-15

Initials

SL