Vitamin B1
| Test Name | Vitamin B1 |
| Alternate Name(s) | Thiamine |
| Laboratory Module | Laboratory |
| Ordering Mnemonic | VIT B1 |
| Specimen Type |
WHOLE BLOOD |
| Collection Container | Lavender-5mls |
| Container Information | |
| Collection Information | Specimen should be collected before breakfast in the morning and prior to any medication. |
| Test Schedule | |
| Routine Turnaround Time | 12 days |
| Stat Turnaround Time | |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes | Collect one full lavender top tube (EDTA). Do not centrifuge. Mix tube thoroughly and transfer 2.0 mL of whole blood into a transport tube and freeze. |
| Storage and Transport |
Store and send frozen. |
| Test Referred To | Offsite, Reference Laboratory |
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