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General
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Clinical Use:
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Diagnosis of cause of anaemia or neuropathy. Evaluation of nutritional status in some patients and to monitor compliance with treatment for B12 deficiency. Where total vitamin B12 is 250pmol/L or less, reflex Holotranscobalamin (HCT or Active B12)will be performed. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| B12, |
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Code:
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VB12 |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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140 - 1000 pmol/L
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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500uL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN) |
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Processing Instructions:
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If a sample other than serum is received. please forward sample to the testing laboratory as Vitamin B12 can still be performed. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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200uL |
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Stability:
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7 days chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Core |
Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8140 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4093 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
Royal Perth Hospital |
9224 1176 |
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Last Updated : 01-12-2021 13:32 |