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HelpTest Code LAB2405 B12 and Folate
Additional Codes
CPT Code for B12: 82607
CPT Code for Fol: 82746
Methodology
Order this test only if vitamin B12 level and folate level are both ordered.
Performing Laboratory
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional - Core Laboratory: Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. (Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.) Spin down and send 2 mL of lithium heparin plasma.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube. (Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.) Spin down and send 2 mL of serum.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Reference Values
Vitamin B12: 232-1245 pg/mL
Folate: >4.6 ng/mL