Test Code LAB1091 Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Plasma
Additional Codes
SQ CODE: VITB2M
MAYO CODE: VITB2
Secondary ID
42363Useful For
Evaluation of individuals who present the signs of ariboflavinosis
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Portions of this test are covered by patents held by Quest Diagnostics
Reporting Name
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), PSpecimen Type
Plasma HeparinShipping 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 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 |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
1-19 mcg/L
Method Description
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is extracted from plasma heparin specimens with internal standard and then analyzed by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry.(Unpublished Mayo method)
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
2 to 5 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterTest 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 |