Intrinsic Factor Blocking Antibody, Serum, Mayo, RefLab
Alternate Names
Anti Intrinsic Factor, IF Blocking, Type 1 Intrinsic Factor Antibody, IFBA
SoftLab Order Code
IFBA
Epic Order Name
Intrinsic Factor Blocking Antibody, Serum, Mayo, RefLab
Epic Order ID
LAB4343
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
SST (Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
RST (Orange top - Rapid Serum Tube),
Red/Black Speckle top (Serum Tube),
Plain Red top
Collecting Volume
2 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1 mL
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Gross Hemolysis
Patient Preparation
Fasting: 8 hours, required. This test should not be performed on patients who have received a vitamin B12 injection or radiolabeled vitamin B12 injection within the previous 2 weeks.