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Epic EAP: LAB120
Epic Description: VITAMIN B6
Synonym
Pyridoxal Phosphate
Pyridoxine
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Lavender, EDTA -Protect from light |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate |
Red top or Gold top, Sodium or Lithium heparin - Protect from light |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Specimen Stability
14 days frozen
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen and pour off serum/plasma within 2 hours of collection. Aliquot into brown/amber plastic vial. Indicate serum/plasma on vial. Freeze specimen. Transport frozen on dry ice.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum Plasma
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: VITB6
http://www.wardelab.com/test_page.asp?test=VITAMIN+B6+%28PYRIDOXINE%29
Assay Frequency
Monday – Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot into brown/amber plastic vial. Freeze specimen within 6 hours. Indicate serum/plasma on vial.
CPT Code Information
84207
Patient Preparation
Patient must fast overnight (12-14 hours). Patient must not consume any alcohol or ingest vitamin supplements for 24 hours before the specimen is drawn.