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Vitamin B1

Alternate Names
Thiamine, Red Cell Transketolase
Laboratory
Referred Test
MBS Number
66605
Specimen
Blood
Container
EDTA (purple)
Collection Instructions
Protect from light - wrap in foil
Minimum Adult Volume
2mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume
None
Frequency
Weekly
Reference Interval

67 - 200 nmol/L

Test Code
VITB1
Container ID
EWF, EF
Storage Instructions
Store frozen at -20°C
Additional (Storage) Instructions

Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions

  • WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN REQUIRED - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE.
  • Whole blood must be foil wrapped and stored frozen at -20°C.
Transport Instructions
Transport frozen
External Laboratory
Chemical Pathology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital