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Vitamin B12 Deficiency Cascade

Order Code
141503
CPT
82607
Test Details
Synonyms

Megaloblastic Anemia Cascade, Pernicious Anemia Cascade

TAT

6 days

Methodology

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Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

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Test Overview

Reflexive testing for B12, methylmalonic acid, and homocysteine.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

3 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 7 days
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 14 days
Order Code
141503
CPT
82607
Test Details
Synonyms

Megaloblastic Anemia Cascade, Pernicious Anemia Cascade

TAT

6 days

Methodology

Contact Technical Support

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Reflexive testing for B12, methylmalonic acid, and homocysteine.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

3 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 7 days
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 14 days