Vitamin K1, Ref Lab
Alternate Names
121200 LC, Phylloquinone
SoftLab Order Code
VK1
Epic Order Name
VITAMIN K1, REF LAB LC 121200
Epic Order ID
LAB1110
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Serum or Plasma
Collection Container
Lavender (EDTA) (preferred)- Protect from Light
Alternative Collection Container
Lithium heparin (green-top) plasma, gel-separated (SST) serum, and standard (red-top) serum.
Collecting Volume
2.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.0 mL (This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated preferred.
Note: Stable 7 days at room temperature.
Note: Stable 7 days at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Receipt of mild or grossly lipemic specimen; receipt of grossly hemolyzed specimen; receipt of specimen not protected from light; receipt of specimen outside of stability; receipt of citrate plasma
Patient Preparation
Patient should fast for 12 hours.
Instructions
Protect from light. Separate plasma from cells and transfer to an amber transport tube.