VITAMIN B2, PLASMA
- Code
- 000.0000
- Name
- VITAMIN B2, PLASMA
- Category
- None
- Department
- Send-Out
- Start Date
- Expiration Date
- Synonyms
- Riboflavin, B2 Vitamin
- CPT Codes
- 84252
- Site
- SBMF
- Reference Test
- 44514
Specimen Information
- Type
Green, Heparin
- Volume
1.0 ml
- Transport Info
CRITICAL FROZEN – Separate samples must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered
Protect from light within one hour of collection, and during storage and shipment
Specimens collected in EDTA provide a lower value of riboflavin concentration, therefore EDTA is not acceptable
Centrifuge and immediately transfer plasma to separate light protected or foil wrapped plastic tube
Frozen- Fasting Required?
- False
- Patient Instructions
- Reference Range
5-50 nmol/L
- Methodology
Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Clinical Significance