Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate), Plasma, Mayo, RefLab
Alternate Names
PALP
SoftLab Order Code
PLP
Epic Order Name
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate), Plasma, Mayo, RefLab
Epic Order ID
LAB4357
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Plasma - Protect from light
Collection Container
Green top (Sodium or Lithium heparin) - Protect from light
Collecting Volume
2 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.5 mL
Storage or Stability
Frozen
Causes for Rejection
Plasma not protected from light
Patient Preparation
Fasting: 12 hours, required; Infants should have specimen collected before next feeding, water may be taken as needed. For 24 hours before specimen collection, patient should not take multivitamins or vitamin supplements.
Instructions
1. Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge at 4 degrees C.
2. Aliquot all plasma into amber vial and freeze immediately.
3. Ship specimen in amber vial to protect from light.