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Vitamin B6

Alternative Names:Pyridoxine
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:B6
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
EDTA 10 mL
Adults Volume or Mass:2 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:Protect from light
Processing Instructions:Do Not Centrifuge
Protect from light
Freeze Immediately

Freeze whole blood immediately upon receipt. Protect from UV light.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Protect from Light
Send to lab immediately
Assay Frequency:Weekly
External Laboratory:NSW Health Pathology, (SSWPS) - RPA
External Transport Instructions:Send Frozen on Dry Ice