Vitamin B6
| Test Name | Vitamin B6 |
| Alternate Name(s) | |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic | VIT B6 |
| Specimen Type |
Plasma |
| Collection Container | Lav 5mls |
| Container Information |
Lavender tube
|
| Collection Information | Protect sample from light, wrap in foil. |
| Test Schedule | |
| Routine Turnaround Time | 9 days |
| Stat Turnaround Time | |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes | Overnight fasting is required. Centrifuge and separate as soon as possible. Transfer an aliquot of plasma to a labelled AMBER tube and freeze immediately |
| Storage and Transport |
Store and send frozen. |
| Test Referred To | Offsite, Reference Laboratory |
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