| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
| Serum-SST; Fasting | 7 Days 2-8° C | > 5.3 ng/mL |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum |
Method
Immunochemiluminometric (ICMA)
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Schedule
Mon-Sat
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Turn-Around Time
24 hrs
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Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
Fasting required?: Yes |
Clinical Utility
To help diagnose the cause of anemia or neuropathy (nerve damage); to evaluate nutritional status; to monitor effectiveness of treatment for B12 or folate deficiency.
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CPT Codes
82746
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