VITAMIN B6
Marquette General Health System
HLAB/HOL Code |
VITB6 | |
MGH LIS Test No |
969 | |
Schedule |
M-F | |
Testing Time |
4 Days | |
Testing Lab |
Quest Valencia | |
QORR Test Code |
VITB6 | |
Type |
Plasma EDTA | |
Volume |
1 (0.5) mL | |
Temperature |
Frozen | |
Preservative |
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Collection Info |
Draw blood into light protected lavender top evacuated tube, following an overnight fast. Patient must be restricted from alcohol and vitamins for at least 24 hours before a sample collection, keep the whole blood refrigerated and protect from light. The separation of cells must be completed within 6 hours. Separate cells by centrifugation at 2-8 C (2200-2500 rpm, 800-1000g) for 5-10 minutes. If no refrigerated centrifuge is available, chill specimen at 2-8 C before centrifugation. Transfer plasma to dark brown polypropelene or plyethylene transport tubes to protect from light. Alternately, neutral color polypropylene or polyethylene tubes can be used if wrapped in aluminum foil. Freeze the tubes at -10 to -30 C. Ship frozen. Patient follows an overnight fast, and restricted from alcohol and vitamins for at least 24 hrs. -70 Degrees: 6 Weeks stability |
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Clinical Utilities CPT Codes Reference Range
84207
The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines
and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the
sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions
regarding coding to the payer being billed.
< 2 years: Call Quest Valencia Client
Services via MGHS Client Services.
< 18 years: 3 - 35 ng/mL
>= 18 years: 2.1 - 21.7 ng/mL
Component Information
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