| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry |
| Test Name: |
VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXAL PHOSPHATE) - (P)
Test Code:
VB6
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| Clinical Information: |
This test is not to be used for general screening for Vitamin B6 deficiency. It should only be requested on patients at risk of being Vitamin B6 deficient.
Fasting (12-14 h) recommended, but non-fasting is acceptable. |
| Collection Devices: |
Preferred Device:
Protect from light.
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| Specimen Required: |
Plasma: 2.0 mL
Specimens must be separated and frozen within 1 hour of collection. |
| Referral: |
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: | |
| Availability: |
Within 2 Weeks
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| See Also: | |
| More Information: |
Spin and separate within 1 hour of collection. Protect from light by wrapping in foil. Specimen must be labeled inside and outside of light-protecting wrap. Store and send frozen to In-Common Laboratories. If specimen thaws, it is unsuitable for analysis.
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