Test Code LAB13243 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
VB2
Collection Requirements
PROTECT FROM LIGHT.
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Plasma frozen
Preferred Transport Temperature
Frozen
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 2.0 mL plasma in an amber screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 30 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
6.2-39.0 nmol/L
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography, Fluorometric Detection
Performed
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Reported
6-8 Days
CPT Codes
84252
Unacceptable Conditions
SST or PST (Polymer gel separation tubes).