Vitamin B12

Test information: To help diagnose the cause of anaemia or neuropathy (nerve damage), to evaluate nutritional status in some patients, to monitor effectiveness of treatment for B12 or folate deficiency.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Clear - Plain;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

N/A

Maximum add on time

Less than 32 hours

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

RR for Male and Female <1y - 259-1576 ng/L 1-8y - 283-1613 ng/L 9-13y - 252-1125 ng/L 14-16y - 244-888 ng/L 17-18y - 203-811 ng/L 19 years and above - 187-883 ng/L

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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