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VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), PLASMA

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB3257    Geisinger Epic ID:  45695

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Plasma


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

1 mL EDTA plasma in plastic screw-cap vial, foil wrapped and protected from light; minimum 0.5 mL.


Special notes: 

Centrifuge and aliquot. Protect specimen from light.


Patient preparation: 

Overnight fasting is required. Avoidance of vitamin supplements for 24 hours prior to collection is preferred.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Protect specimen from light. THIS TEST REQUIRES ITS OWN ALIQUOT. IT CANNOT BE SHARED WITH ANY OTHER TEST.


Transport temperature: 

Frozen.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: Unacceptable. Refrigerated: Unacceptable. Frozen: 30 days.


Rejection criteria: 

Specimens received at Quest at room temperature or refrigerated will be rejected.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  84252
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Methodology: 
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 36399, B2, Riboflavin, VB2RIB


Clinical significance: 

Vitamin B2 is involved in metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and protein. The clinical manifestations of deficiency are non-specific. Clinical manifestations include mucocutaneous lesions of the mouth and skin, corneal vascularization, anemia, and personality changes.


Review Date:  12/19/2024

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