Vitamin B2 (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Vitamin B2 (Blood)

Alternate Names	Flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD), Riboflavin, Vitamin B2 Level
Test Code	VITB2
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	4 mL EDTA (Purple Top)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	-
Collection Instructions	-
Transport Instructions	Transport foil-wrapped
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Weekly
Min Test Volume	2mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	EWF
CSR Instructions	WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions Whole blood must be foil wrapped and stored frozen at -20°C.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Chemical Pathology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes

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