Micronutrient, Vitamin B2

What it measures

• Vitamin B2LOINC 49038-3

Before the visit

Fasting preferred

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

Specimen

Specimen

1 mL frozen serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel) - protected from light

Minimum volume

0.5 mL

Also accepted

Frozen plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube - protected from light

Container

Transport tube

Temperature

Frozen

Patients should be 18 years of age or greater

Turnaround

Set up: Tues-Sat

Billing

CPT 84252