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B-12 Binding Capacity

Synonyms	B-12 BINDING CAPACITY LAB973 VITAMIN B12 BINDING CAPACITY
Cerner Name	zzB12 Binding Protein
Clinical Info	* Test Has been Discontinued at All Reference Labs* It is not available
Specimen Sources	Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous
Specimen Types	Blood
Specimen Volume	2 mL of serum (0.5 mL min)
Container	Gold Top Tube
Collection Instructions	Container/Tube: Gold-top tube(s) Specimen: 2 mL of serum (0.5 mL min) Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: 4 Days Room Temperature 14 Days Refrigerated or Frozen Patient Preparation Must draw before Schilling test, transfusions, or B12 therapy is started. No isotopes administered 24 hours prior to venipuncture.
Transport Instructions	Refrigerated
Specimen Stability	4 Days Room Temperature 14 Days Refrigerated or Frozen Patient Preparation Must draw before Schilling test, transfusions, or B12 therapy is started. No isotopes administered 24 hours prior to venipuncture.
Methodology	Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Days Performed
Performing Laboratories	LabCorp
CPT	82608 LOINC Code:2171-7
PDM	5900310
Results
Result Interpretation 725-2045 pg/mL This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration. TAT: 4 - 7 Days
Forms

Chemistry LAB973

Synonyms