MEGALOBLASTIC ANEMIA, SERUM
| Synonyms: | Anemia Profile, Megaloblastic, Serum; Test includes: Cystathionine, homocysteine, 2-methylcitric acid, methylmalonic acid |
| Computer Code: | (RANEM) |
| Specimen Collection: | 4 mL blood (red, gold or sodium heparin green top tube). Send to Special Chemistry immediately. |
| Minimum Volume: | 3 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Serum: Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, refrigerate. Min 1 mL serum. Plasma: centrifuge, remove plasma, refrigerate. Min 1 mL plasma. Separate serum or plasma cells within 1 hour of collection. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | NA |
| Routine TAT: | 9 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 83918, 82136 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |