Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

Pathology staff view

Holotranscobalamin

Ordering information:

Holotranscobalamin will be automatically added if serum Total B12 is <270 pmol/L. If the serum Total B12 is >270 pmol/L,Holotranscobalamin will not be done.

Alternate names:

Active B12

Laboratory:

Biochemistry

Test Code:

HOLOTC

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Please note that heparinised plasma IS NOT SUITABLE for this test. The only sample type which can be used is serum.

Minimum Adult Volume:

1 mL

Frequency:

Daily

Result Turnaround Time:

2 hours

Reference Interval:

38-188 pmol/L

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW