Vitamin B2 Assessment
Alternate Names
123220 LC, Riboflavin, Vitamin B2, Quantitative
SoftLab Order Code
VITB2
Epic Order Name
VITAMIN B2 ASSESSMENT, REF LAB LC 123220
Epic Order ID
LAB1091
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Additional Test Information
Must be protected from light
Sample Type
Whole Blood
Collection Container
Lavender (EDTA) (preferred) - protect from light
Alternative Collection Container
Lithium heparin (green-top) whole blood and sodium heparin (green-top) whole blood.
Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
0.4 mL (This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Storage or Stability
Frozen
Causes for Rejection
Receipt of non-frozen sample; receipt of plasma or serum specimen; receipt of specimen not protected from light
Patient Preparation
Collect sample before breakfast in the morning prior to any medications.
Instructions
The blood is to be collected by venipuncture into a lavender-top tube containing EDTA and mixed immediately by gentle inversion at least six times to ensure adequate mixing.