| EX2049 VITAMIN B12; CYANOCOBALAMIN |
| Specimen: |
3 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 8 hrs |
48 hrs |
8 weeks |
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| Method: |
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
| Comment: |
Also see FOLATE, SERUM. |
| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
Vitamin B12 is necessary for hematopoiesis and normal neuronal function. B12 deficiency may be due to a lack of intrinsic factor secretion by gastric mucosa (gastrectomy, gastric atrophy) or intestinal malabsorption (ileal resection, small intestinal diseases) leading to Macrocytic anemia. This assay is useful for investigating Macrocytic anemia and as a workup of deficiencies seen in Megaloblastic anemia. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Physician |
| Disease: |
Nutritional disorders |
| Components: |
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| Courier Charges: |
0.00 |
| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Biochemistry |
| Pre Test Information: |
Overnight fasting is preferred. Wrap sample in aluminum foil to protect from light. |
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