Cobalamin
24 hours
Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Detects vitamin B12 deficiency, which can lead to anemia and neuropathy.
Serum or Plasma
1 mL
Gel barrier tube or Lithium Heparin
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 days |
| Frozen | 56 days |