Vitamin B6, Plasma
Alternate Names
004655 LC, PLP, Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate, Pyridoxine
SoftLab Order Code
VITB6
Epic Order Name
VITAMIN B6, PLASMA, REF LAB LC 004655
Epic Order ID
LAB120
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Plasma
Collection Container
Lavender (EDTA) - protect from light
Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
0.5 mL (This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Anticoagulants other than EDTA; specimen not protected from light
Instructions
Collect blood by venipuncture into a lavender-top tube containing EDTA and mixed immediately by gentle inversion at least six times to ensure adequate mixing.