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HelpTest ID BLOD1247 Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Plasma
Useful For
Evaluation of individuals who present the signs of ariboflavinosis
Specimen Type
Plasma HeparinShipping Instructions
Ship specimen in amber vial to protect from light.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: Fasting-overnight (12-14 hours) (infants-collect specimen prior to next feeding)
Supplies: Amber Frosted Tube, 5 mL (T915)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Green top (sodium or lithium heparin)
Acceptable: Light-green top (sodium or lithium heparin plasma gel)
Submission Container/Tube: Amber vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection and aliquot plasma into amber vial.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma Heparin | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | LIGHT PROTECTED |
| Frozen | 28 days | LIGHT PROTECTED | |
| Ambient | 72 hours | LIGHT PROTECTED |
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
2 to 5 daysMethod Name
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Portions of this test are covered by patents held by Quest Diagnostics
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
84252
Reporting Name
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), PReference Values
1-19 mcg/L
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.Secondary ID
42363SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 17475 | Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) |