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Vitamin B12 (B12)

Vitamin B12 (B12)

Vitamin B12 is a water soluble vitamin with a key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system, and for the formation of blood.

Tube 01 (SE) - Serum Gel
ID Tests&Tubes0137
Turn Around A&E: N/A
Day Case: N/A
In-Patient: 24 Hours
Out-Patient: 24 Hours
GP: 24 Hours
Send to Blood Sciences Cross Site
Contact For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net.
Collection Con Minimum volume - 750µl serum / plasma
Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing- No special requirements
Sample REQ Blood
Ref. Range Notes Blood Sciences reference ranges are available through the useful information and links page:
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/blood-sciences/useful-information-and-links/
Units ng/L
Telepath B122L
ICE Codes LB12