Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Test Code
36399
84252
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Clinical Significance
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) - Vitamin B2 is involved in metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and protein. The clinical manifestations of deficiency are non-specific. Clinical manifestations include mucocutaneous lesions of the mouth and skin, corneal vascularization, anemia, and personality changes.
Test Resources
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Test Details
Overnight fasting is required.
Avoidance of vitamin supplements for 24 hours prior to collection is preferred.
Avoidance of vitamin supplements for 24 hours prior to collection is preferred.
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Reference Range(s)
6.2-39.0 nmol/L
Alternative Name(s)
Riboflavin, B2
Preferred Specimen(s)
1 mL frozen serum collected in a red-top tube (no-gel) - protected from light
Alternative Specimen(s)
Frozen plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube - protected from light
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Collection Instructions
Pour serum or plasma into amber transport tube (preferred) or transport tube wrapped in aluminum foil to protect from light.
Transport Container
Amber transport tube
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria
Serum separator tube (SST)
Setup Schedule
1 mL frozen serum collected in a red-top tube (no-gel) - protected from light
Frozen plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube - protected from light
0.5 mL
Pour serum or plasma into amber transport tube (preferred) or transport tube wrapped in aluminum foil to protect from light.
Amber transport tube
Frozen
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 30 days
Serum separator tube (SST)