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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.