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Back VITAMIN B6 | |
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| Test Code: B077 | Specimen Collection: Plasma |
| Component: Vitamin B6, | Method:
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| Collection Notes: Collect blood in a light protected lavender-top evacuated tube, following an overnight fast. Patient must abstain from alcohol and vitamin use for at least 24 hours before a sample collection. Keep the whole blood refrigerated and protected from light. The separation of cells must be completed within 6 hours. Separate cells by centrifugation at 2-8°C (2200-2500 rpm) for 5-10 minutes. Transfer plasma to dark brown polypropelene or plyethylene transport tubes to protect from light. Ship frozen. | |
| Clinical Utility: Vitamin B6 deficiency may be observed in patients with metabolic disorders, secondary to therapeutic drug use , or alcoholism. | |
| CPT Code: 84207 | Testing Location: Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Plasma (1.0 mL), EDTA Foil-wrapped Ambient 72 Hours Refrigerated 5 Days Frozen 14 Days | |