Department name

BIOCHEMISTRY

Modality

TM

Location

5th Floor Annexe Bldg

Test Name

Serum Vitamin B12

Test Code

F038

Test Status

Active

Nature of Specimen

Clotted blood

Quantity Required

5 ml blood

Type of Container

Blood Collection Tube Red / Yellow Top

Method Used

CMIA

Collection Instruction

Refer Primary Sample collection Manual for internal use only

Patient Instruction

Not applicable

Transport Instruction for TMH patients

Immediate

Transport Instruction for Refereal patients

Within 2hrs of collection. ( Temp to be maintained between 2-8°C)

Dept. Acceptance Time

Mon - Fri 7.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m.

Sat 7.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.  

Turn Around Time

Routine samples : 5 hours

Stat samples : 2 hours

Time for Additional Examination

Mon - Fri : Same day upto 03.00 p.m.

Sat : Same day upto 01.00 p.m. 

Sample Storage After Reporting

24 hours at 2-8°C

Resource Person for Report Status

HOD

Resource Person for Report Status

HOD / Lab Manager

Telephone

24177000

Extension

7251/7252/4339/ 4351 /4352 /4353

Test Schedule

Mon - Sat except holiday

Use

Anemia