Vitamin B6 Test | Austin Pathology

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Vitamin B6

Alternate Names	Pyridoxal Phosphate
Laboratory	Referred Test
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	35 - 110 nmol/L

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Test Code	VITB6
Container ID	EWF
Storage Instructions	Store frozen at -20°C
Additional (Storage) Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan and 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