VITAMIN B12, CYANOCOBALAMIN
| Vitamin B12 is necessary for hematopoiesis and normal neuronal function. B12 deficiency may be due to lack of intrinsic factor secretion by gastric mucosa (gastrectomy, gastric atrophy) or intestinal malabsorption (ileal resection, small intestinal diseases) leading to Macrocytic anemia. This assay is useful for investigating Macrocytic anemia and as a workup of deficiencies seen in Megaloblastic anemia |
Pre-test Information : Overnight fasting is mandatory. Wrap sample in aluminium foil to protect from light |
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Report Delivery : Same Day |
VITAMIN B12, CYANOCOBALAMIN
| Test Code | V-06 |
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| Test Description | **VITAMIN B12, CYANOCOBALAMIN |
| Clinical Category | Nutritional Disorders |
| Sample | 3 mL (1 mL min.) serum . Wrap in aluminium foil to protect from light. Overnight fasting is mandatory |
| Method/Technology | Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | DAILY |