2160 B12 and Folate

Specimen Type Specimen Stability Reference Range
Serum, SST 2 Days Refrigerated See Report

Specimen Requirements

PLEASE NOTE: Folate specimens must be analyzed or refrigerated within 2 hours of collection. Preferred amount: 1.0 ml
Specimen Type:Serum, SST

Method

COBAS 8000 ECLIA

Schedule

Monday-Saturday

Instructions/Notes

Hemolysis may significantly increase Folate values due to high concentrations of Folate in red blood cells. Therefore, hemolyzed samples are not suitable for use in this assay. Samples for Folate determinations should be collected from fasting persons.

CPT Codes

82607 82746