Test Code VIT B6 Vitamin B6 Level
Cerner Order Code
VITB6
Acceptable Collection Tube(s)
Preferred: Lavender
Acceptable: Na Hep GRN or GRN PST
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw in a Lavender top tube. Centrifuge, separate plasma from cells and send plasma frozen (within 6 hours) in an amber screw capped plastic vial. Protect from Light.
Stability
Stability: Frozen 14 days.
Rejection Criteria
Rejection criteria: Room temp and Refrig specimens. Specimen not protected from light.
Performed Test Frequency
Weekdays
Turnaround Time
1 - 4 Days
CPT(s)
84207
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Performing Location
Warde Medical Laboratory, Ann Arbor, MI.