VITAMIN B1; THAIMINE
| Vitamin B1 is required for branched chain amino acid and carbohydrate metabolism. Deficiency of B1 is often due to alcoholism and chronic illness. Prolonged deficiency causes Beriberi |
Pre-test Information : Overnight fasting is preferred. Wrap sample in aluminium foil to protect from light |
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VITAMIN B1; THAIMINE
| Test Code | V-13 |
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| Test Description | **VITAMIN B1; THAIMINE |
| Clinical Category | Nutritional Disorders |
| Sample | 3 mL (2 mL min.) Whole blood / Plasma from EDTA tube OR 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum .Wrap in aluminium foil to protect from light. Overnight fasting is preferred |
| Method/Technology | LC-MS/MS |
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