VITB6
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate)
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3681
Synonyms:
Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate (PLP), Plasma
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Plasma
Preferred Volume:
5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. Draw blood (protect from light) and immediately separate the plasma from the red cells.
2. Protect the specimen from light by placing the plasma in an amber plastic transport tube with amber top.
3. If an amber tube is not available, cover a standard plastic transport tube completely, from top to bottom, with aluminum foil.
4. Identify the patient’s name directly on the container and on the outside of the aluminum foil. Secure with tape.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 15 days
Refrigerated - 15 days
Room temperature - 3 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Specimens not protected from light, anticoagulant other than EDTA.
CPT Codes:
84207 - Vitamin B6 Pyridoxal Phosphate (EAP 30021463)
Method:
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Reference Ranges:
Please refer to the performing lab report for applicable reference ranges