Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

Testing Laboratory

Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

VB6

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7402

Synonyms

PLP (Vitamin B6)
Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate
Pyridoxine

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Collection instructions:
Protect from light (wrap in foil), send to lab immediately

Laboratory instruction:
Whole Blood, protect from light. FREEZE

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