Vitamin B2, Blood (Referred Out) - Saskatoon
Discipline
Biochemistry
Overview
Description
- Evaluation of persons who present the signs of ariboflavinosis
- Fasting-overnight (>8 hours) (infants-draw prior to next feeding)
Alias
- Riboflavin
Specimen Information
Specimen types accepted
- Whole Blood
Specimen collection container
- Preferred collection container: Lavender (EDTA) 4.0 mL
- Alternate collection container: Lavender (EDTA) 3.0 mL
Required volume
- Optimal volume: 4.0 mL Full collection tube
- Minimum volume: 0.2 mL whole blood
(Submitting the minimum volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory/reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum volume may require a second collection.)
Transport and stability
- Aliquot into an amber vial to protect from light.
- Store frozen
Rejection criteria
- Receipt of specimen not protected from light
- Specimens received where the proper collection protocols were not followed
- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Acceptance and Rejection Criteria
Testing Information
Clinical interpretation
- Evaluation of persons who present the signs of ariboflavinosis
Performance
Methodology
- Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Days/times performed
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Maximum laboratory time
- 7 day turnaround time by testing laboratory
Last Updated: October 23, 2024