Thiamine (Vitamin B1), Whole Blood, Mayo, RefLab
Alternate Names
Thiamin Diphosphate (TDP), Thiamin Pyrophosphate (TPP), VITB1
SoftLab Order Code
TDP
Epic Order Name
Thiamine (Vitamin B1), Whole Blood, Mayo, RefLab
Epic Order ID
LAB4316
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Whole Blood
Collection Container
Lavender (EDTA) - Protect from light
Collecting Volume
4.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
0.5 mL
Storage or Stability
Frozen - Protect from light
Causes for Rejection
Glass vial, clotted specimen, not protected from light
Patient Preparation
1. Fasting: 12 hours, required; Infants should have specimen collected before next feeding, water can be taken as needed
2. For 12 hours before specimen collection, patient should not take vitamin supplements.
Instructions
Transfer whole blood into amber aliquot container and freeze within 24 hours of collection. Protect from light.