VITAMIN B6; PYRIDOXIN
| Vitamin B6 is a cofactor in many metabolic pathways including heme synthesis. Vitamin B6 deficiency may be observed in patients with metabolic disorders, secondary to therapeutic drug use, or alcoholism. Deficiency effects the function of the immune system |
Pre-test Information : Avoid vitamin supplements & alcohol 24 hours prior to sample collection. Overnight fasting is mandatory. Wrap sample in aluminium foil to protect from light |
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VITAMIN B6; PYRIDOXIN
| Test Code | V-15 |
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| Test Description | **VITAMIN B6; PYRIDOXIN |
| Clinical Category | Nutritional Disorders |
| Sample | 2 mL (1 mL min.) plasma EDTA tube.. Wrap tube in aluminium foil to protect from light. Avoid vitamin supplements & alcohol 24 hours prior to sample collection. Overnight fasting is mandatory |
| Method/Technology | LC-MS/MS |
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