VITAMIN B12 AND FOLATE

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: B12FO
UPHSM LIS Test #: 2641
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 0.5 mL serum
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Red Top (Plain) or SST
Collection Info:
Patient should be fasting

Volume: 0.5 plasma
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Info:

Methods

Immunoassay

CPT Codes

82607, 82746

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Component Info

Name: VITAMIN B12 SERUM
Method: Immunoassay
CPT Code: 82607
Ref Range: 239-931
Comp Units: pg/mL

Name: FOLATE SERUM
Method: Immunoassay
CPT Code: 82746
Ref Range: 2.8-20 ng/mL
Comp Units: ng/mL