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Test Code VB2 Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Plasma

Important Note

  • Specimen must be light protected.
  • Follow Specimen and Shipping requirements below.

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Reporting Name

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), P

Useful For

Evaluation of individuals who present the signs of ariboflavinosis


Shipping Instructions


Ship specimen in amber vial to protect from light.



Specimen Required


Patient Preparation: Fasting-overnight (12-14 hours) (infants-collect specimen prior to next feeding)

Supplies: Amber Frosted Tube, 5 mL (T915)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Green top (sodium or lithium heparin)

Acceptable: Light-green top (sodium or lithium heparin plasma gel)

Submission Container/Tube: Amber vial

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection and aliquot plasma into amber vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Type

Plasma Heparin

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Plasma Heparin Refrigerated (preferred) 28 days LIGHT PROTECTED
  Frozen  28 days LIGHT PROTECTED
  Ambient  72 hours LIGHT PROTECTED

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Reference Values

1-19 mcg/L

Method Name

Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Portions of this test are covered by patents held by Quest Diagnostics

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

84252

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
VITB2 Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), P 2924-9

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
61637 Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), P 2924-9

Report Available

2 to 5 days