| Test CODE | NAME |
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1021
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate) , Plasma
| Methodology: | Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) |
| Performed: | Varies |
| Reported: | 2-7 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Green-top (Sodium Heparin) tube - 0.5 ml plasma. Protect from light.
Specimen Preparation: Use all appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Separate cells immediately by centrifugation for 5-10 minutes. Transfer plasma to an amber transport tube to protect from light. If amber tubes are unavailable, cover standard transport tube completely, top and bottom, with aluminum foil. Identify specimen with patient's name directly on the container and on the outside of the aluminum foil. Secure with tape.
Transport/Storage Temperature: CRITICALLY FROZEN
Causes for Rejection: Specimen not protected from light; not frozen: hemolysis; whole blood; EDTA Preserved Tube; Serum; other Body Fluids.
Stability: Frozen: 7 days
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states.*
Performing Laboratory
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 84207 |