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Vitamin B6

Source Blood 
Mnemonic VITB6 
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL lavender top EDTA tube

Minimum 2.0 mL plasma


Minimum Blood Volume for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics


Protect from light by wrapping entire tube in foil.  

 
Specimen Handling PSC: Centrifuge, pour off plasma and place on ice within one hour of collection.  Transport plasma on ice to DSC.  Ensure specimen is protected from light at all times.

RRL & extra-regional: Centrifuge, pour off plasma and freeze within one hour of collection. Transport frozen and protected from light to DSC. 
Additional Information  
Testing Location Hospitals in Common 
Testing Frequency  
Alternate Name(s) Pyridoxine 
Reference Interval  


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