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CPT Code:
82136; 83918
Test Type: 2mL Serum or plasma
Overview:
Use: Diagnose megaloblastic anemia. Elevated levels of methylmalonic acid provide an early indication of cobalamin (B12) deficiency.
Methodology: Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Collection Details:
Collection Instructions:
Specimen: Serum or plasma
Volume: 2 mL
Minimum Volume:1 mL
Container: Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or green-top (heparin) tube
Collection: Separate serum or plasma from cells within one hour of collection and transfer to a plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions: Room temperature