Active-B12
- Useful for:
Quantitative measurement of active vitamin B12 (Act-B12) in human serum. It is used to help diagnose and manage vitamin B12 deficiency. Studies suggest that active B12 may be a more accurate indicator of vitamin B12 status than total vitamin B12.
- Method Name: CMIA
- Other Common Names: Holotrancobalamin, HoloHC
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 1071
- Fasting or other requirements: None
- Specimen Type: Serum
- Specimen Required Supplies: Serum gel vial (preferred), Red top vial (acceptable)
- Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml
- Specimen retention time: 3 days
- Report Available: Same day/1 day
- Performing Laboratories Location: Central Lab
