Vitamin B6 
Alternate Test Names
Pyridoxine; Pyridoxal-5-phosphate 
PLS Test Code
VB6 
Laboratory
Biochemistry 
Specimen
Blood 
Analysis Performed On
Whole Blood 
Container
Lithium Heparin Tube WITHOUT GEL 
Container Colour
Green 
Multiple Specimens
 
Required Volume Adult (mL)
9 
Req Vol Paediatric (mL)
2 
Reference Ranges
 
Turnaround Time Routine
2 Weeks 
Turnaround Time Urgent
 
Turnaround Other
 
Days test is performed
Weekly 
Transport
Keep at room temperature 
Special Requirements
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE PROTECT FROM LIGHT; cover container with foil. 
Patient Preparation
A fasting sample is preferred. 
Collection Instructions
Venepuncture, TUBE WITHOUT GELL REQUIRED 
Clinical Information
 
Sent to Reference Laboratory
No 
Ref Laboratory Name
N/A, Tel:  
Estimated Patient Fee
N/A 
Last Updated
25-Oct-2022  (Version:1.13 )

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