Test Detail

Vitamin B(6), Plasma

Test Code:

004655

Performing Lab: LABCORP BURLINGTON

CPT Code:

84207

Order Information
Results

Specimen Container	Lavender-top (EDTA) tube; amber plastic transport tube with amber-top. (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.) For amber plastic transport tube and amber-top, order LabCorp item No. 23594.
Specimen Type	Plasma (EDTA), PROTECTED FROM LIGHT
Volume	0.5 mL
Minimum Volume	0.25 mL
Temperature	Refrigerated or FROZEN and PROTECT FROM LIGHT.
Specimen Handling	Collect blood by venipuncture into a lavender-top tube containing EDTA and mixed immediately by gentle inversion at least six times to ensure adequate mixing. The specimen must be separated and protected from light in an amber transport tube with amber stopper. Specimens should be stored refrigerated or frozen immediately and maintained at temperature during shipping and at the testing facility. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, PLEASE SUBMIT SEPARATE FROZEN SPECIMENS FOR EACH TEST REQUESTED.
Methodology	Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Stability	Room Temperature: 3 days, Refrigerated: 15 days, Frozen: 15 days
Unacceptable Conditions	Anticoagulants other than EDTA; specimen not protected from light
Days Set-Up	DAILY
Shift Performed	1,3, SAT/SUN
TAT From Set-Up	4 - 6 Days

Result Code	Result Name	LOINC
004656	Vitamin B6	30552-4