Vitamin B6
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Vitamin B6, Serum/Plasma
Test ID: VITB6
Test
Method
LC-MS/MS
Report Includes
Specimens
Serum; Plasma (EDTA); Plasma (Li Heparin)
Test Location
London Health Sciences Centre, 339 Windermere Road, London ON N6A 5A5
Test Version
18-Nov-2021
Specimen
Specimens
Serum; Plasma (EDTA); Plasma (Li Heparin)
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 | 7 days |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 14 days |
Additional Stability Information
If the specimen thaws, it is unsuitable for analysis.
Rejection Criteria
| Specimen | Not frozen or not protected from light |
|---|
Test Version
18-Nov-2021
Performance / Interpretation
Method
LC-MS/MS
Turnaround Time
10 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B6 | nmol/L |
|
ng/mL x 4.05 | |
Test Location
London Health Sciences Centre, 339 Windermere Road, London ON N6A 5A5
Test Version
18-Nov-2021
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| VITB6 | 3867Vitamin B6 | nmol/L |
Test Version
18-Nov-2021