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Print CPT 82607; 82728; 82746; 83540; 83550; 85025; 85045
Test Details
Turnaround Time
Within 1 day
Special Instructions
This test may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R). It is recommended to ask all patients who may be indicated for this test about biotin supplementation. Patients should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.
Test Includes
CBC with differential and platelet count; ferritin; folates (folic acid); iron; iron binding capacity; reticulocyte count; vitamin B12
Methodology
See individual tests.
Specimen Requirements
Information on collection, storage, and volume
Specimen
Serum and whole blood
Volume
4 mL serum and 7 mL whole blood
Container
Gel-barrier tube or transport tube and lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Storage Instructions
Maintain serum and EDTA whole blood at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; improper labeling