VITAMIN B6 PLASMA
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: VITB6
UPHSM LIS Test #: 029690
Schedule:
Testing Time: 4-6 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 029690
Schedule:
Testing Time: 4-6 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 0.5 mL
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Plasma (EDTA)
Collection Info:
Collection: Collect blood by venipuncture into a lavender-top tube containing EDTA and mixed immediately by gentle inversion at least six times to ensure adequate mixing. The plasma must be separated and protected from light in an amber transport tube with amber stopper. Specimens should be stored refrigerated or frozen immediately and maintained at temperature during shipping and at the testing facility. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Plasma (EDTA)
Collection Info:
Collection: Collect blood by venipuncture into a lavender-top tube containing EDTA and mixed immediately by gentle inversion at least six times to ensure adequate mixing. The plasma must be separated and protected from light in an amber transport tube with amber stopper. Specimens should be stored refrigerated or frozen immediately and maintained at temperature during shipping and at the testing facility. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Specimen Acceptability
Cause for Rejection:
Anticoagulants other than EDTA; specimen not protected from light
SPECIMEN MUST BE IN ITS OWN LIGHT PROTECTED ALIQUOT TUBE.
Anticoagulants other than EDTA; specimen not protected from light
SPECIMEN MUST BE IN ITS OWN LIGHT PROTECTED ALIQUOT TUBE.
Methods
Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Clinical Utilities
Detect vitamin B6 deficiency
CPT Codes
84207
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Male: 5.3-46.7 μg/L
Female: 2.0-32.8 μg/L
Female: 2.0-32.8 μg/L
