Test Overview
Method
Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Result Included
Vitamin B6
Specimen
Specimen Type
SerumPlasma (EDTA)
Plasma (Li Heparin)
Volume
Sample Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Patient Preparation
Fasting (12 – 14 h) recommended but non-fasting is acceptable. Avoid vitamin supplementation for 24 hours prior to collection.
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Separate Immediately and transfer to amber vial to protect from light and freeze.
Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|
| 7 days | 14 days |
If the specimen thaws, it is unsuitable for analysis.
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Not frozen or not protected from light |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
10 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Vitamin B6nmol/L20 - 96ng/mL x 4.05
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VITB6 | Vitamin B6 | 3867 | nmol/L |
Test Version
Last Updated
2021-11-18