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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Vitamin B6

Recent changes for Vitamin B6

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
18th November 2022
External Laboratory

Australian Clinical Labs (formerly Healthscope)

St Vincents Hospital

Vitamin B6

Alternate names:
Pyridoxine
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
VITB6
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
Lithium heparin no gelLithium heparin no gel
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Do not spin.

Wrap specimen in foil to protect from light

Minimum Adult Volume:
2 mL
Notes:

Consult dietitian before requesting vitamin assays on inpatients.

Specimens for vitamin assays must be taken before dietary changes are implemented

Frequency:
Weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
7-10 days
Reference Interval:

35-110 nmol/L

Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW