Vitamin B12 Folate
Test Codes
EPIC: LAB5129, Beaker: B12FL
Department
Chemistry
Instructions
This assay includes both Vitamin B12 and Folate levels. Please see individual tests for information:
Notes:
- It is recommended that the specimen be protected from light.
- Folate is stable refrigerated for 2 days. Vitamin B12 is stable refrigerated for 7 days. Add-on requests for the Vitamin B12/Folate assay can only be made if less than 48 hours has elapsed since the collection time. However, individual Vitamin B12 orders can be completed up to 7 days after collection of the refrigerated specimen.
Clinical Utility
Since macrocytic anemia often requires measurement of both Vitamin B12 and Folate levels it may be more economical and convenient to perform both tests at the same time.
Contacts
Chemistry Laboratory – DBN
313-436-2196
Name: Chemistry Laboratory – DBN
Location:
Phone: 313-436-2196
Chemistry Laboratory – FH
947-521-5252
Name: Chemistry Laboratory – FH
Location:
Phone: 947-521-5252
Chemistry Laboratory – GP
313-473-1807
Name: Chemistry Laboratory – GP
Location:
Phone: 313-473-1807
Automated Chemistry Laboratory – RO
248-551-8065
Name: Automated Chemistry Laboratory – RO
Location:
Phone: 248-551-8065
Chemistry Laboratory – TR
248-964-8070
Name: Chemistry Laboratory – TR
Location:
Phone: 248-964-8070
Last Updated
10/23/2023
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