Test directory: Vitamin B2

Ordering Code333
Test NameVitamin B2
AliasRiboflavin
Preferred SpecimenPlasma
Preferred ContainerEDTA, K2 (Lavender) - protected from light
Other Specimen/ContainerSerum in Plain (Red) - protected from light
Optimum Volume1 mL
Collection InstructionsWrap tube in aluminum foil to protect from light.
Handling InstructionsSubmit a well-mixed, aliquot specimen in an Amber Transport
Tube (or aliquot tube that is wrapped in foil to protect from light).
Transport RequirementsOahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen StabilityAmbient: Not Stable
Refrigerated: Not Stable
Frozen: 1 Month
Rejection CriteriaReceived ambient or refrigerated at reference laboratory,
Not protected from light, Thawed, Gel barrier tube
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 7 Days
MethodologyLiquid Chromatography/ Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of November 21, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Vitamin B2ALLSee report.