Test Code LAB12748 Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) - Whole Blood
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
VB1WB
Collection Requirements
PROTECT FROM LIGHT.
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Lavender 6 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Whole blood frozen
Preferred Transport Temperature
Frozen
Processing
CRITICAL FROZEN.
Transfer 2.0 mL whole blood to an amber screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 2 months
Minimum Testing Volume
1.0 mL
Reference Range
38-122 ug/L
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Performed
Monday-Friday
Reported
5 Days
CPT Codes
84425
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimen not frozen; Specimen not protected from light.