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| Title | VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE),WHOLE BLOOD |
| Specimen Requirement | <p>Draw blood in a <strong>Green top sodium heparin </strong>tube <strong>(ALT: Whole Blood/EDTA</strong>). Transfer 2.0 mL <strong>whole blood </strong>to an <strong>amber </strong>screw-capped plastic vial (indicate whole blood and tube type on vial) and <strong>freeze</strong>. Contact lab for dry ice; once received, ship frozen specimen to lab.</p>
<p><strong>PROTECT FROM LIGHT. CRITICAL FROZEN</strong></p> |
| Methodology | |
| Stability | Frozen 2 months |
| Reference Range | By report |
| Turnaround | 1-3 days Performed Mon-Thurs |
| Clinical Use | |
| Test Code | VB1 |
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