Vitamin K Build info

Synonyms

• VITAMIN K
• LAB1110

Short Name

VITAMIN K

Procedure Master Number

LAB1110

Procedure ID

56330

Clinical Info

For the assessment of vitamin K deficiency. Vitamin K deficiency may be induced by obstructive
liver disease, obstructive icterus, malabsorption due to celiac disease, pancreatitis, diarrhea,
and antibiotic abuse; may be used to treat blood clotting disorders, bone metabolism disorders,
and hemorrhagic disorders of newborns.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Lavender top (EDTA)  tube(s), Gold Top Tube or Mint Green (Lithium heparin)

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) tube(s), Gold Top Tube
or Mint Green (Lithium heparin)
Specimen: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of EDTA plasma or serum Protect from light

Collection Instructions:    Patient should fast for 12 hours.
                   Protect From Light.

Transport Instructions

Frozen

Specimen Stability

7 Days Room Temperature
14 Days Refrigerated
28 Days Frozen
 

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Days Performed

TAT: 5-7 Days

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp of America

CPT

84597
LOINC Code 9622-2

PDM

5901365

Results