Pseudonyms
Active B12, Active vitamin B12, Transcobalamin, Holo TC
Collection Requirements
8.5 ml serum tube
Tube Colour
Gold
Test image(s)
Requires own tube?
No
Department
BiochemistryReference Interval
See report
Availability
Fortnightly
Reference Laboratory
Alfred Pathology Services, 55 Commercial Road, Prahan 3181. tel 03 9076 3888
Fee
Medicare rebate claimed by testing laboratory but only attracts a rebate if Vitamin B12 is low or equivocal (Item 66839). Otherwise patient will be charged.
Test code: HTC
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