Vitamin B1 (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Vitamin B1 (Blood)

Alternate Names	Thiamine, Red Cell Transketolase, Vitamin B1 Level
Test Code	VITB1
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	4 mL EDTA (Purple Top)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	This assay is referred to Drug Lab, Royal Prince Alfred, NSW Health Pathology ph: 02 9515 4631. Note: As of February 2025, due to a backlog of samples, results for this test may take 6-8 weeks to be returned. Clinicians are encouraged to contact the testing laboratory for results.
Collection Instructions	-
Transport Instructions	Transport foil-wrapped
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Weekly
Min Test Volume	2mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	EWF, EF
CSR Instructions	WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions Whole blood must be foil wrapped and stored frozen at -20°C.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Chemical Pathology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes

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