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Additional Codes
| Mayo Code |
| VITK1 |
| EPIC Code |
| LAB1110 |
| Sunquest Code |
| VK |
Useful For
Assessing circulating vitamin K1 concentration
Reporting Name
Vitamin K1, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Patient Preparation: Fasting overnight (12-14 hours) (infants-collect prior to next feeding).
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.75 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days | |
| Ambient | 30 days | ||
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
<18 years: Not established
≥18 years: 0.10-2.20 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 to 5 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test 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
84597
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| VITK1 | Vitamin K1, S | 9622-2 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 62167 | Vitamin K1, S | 9622-2 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a General Request (T239) with the specimen.