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Test Code B6PRO Vitamin B6 Profile (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate and Pyridoxic Acid), Plasma

Reporting Name

Vitamin B6 Profile (PLP and PA), P

Useful For

Determining vitamin B6 status, including in persons who present with progressive nerve compression disorders, such as carpal tunnel and tarsal tunnel syndromes

 

Determining the overall success of a vitamin B6 supplementation program

 

Diagnosis and evaluation of hypophosphatasia

 

Differentiating between hypophosphatasia or dietary supplementation as the likely cause of elevated pyridoxal-5'-phosphate (PLP) levels

Method Name

Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Plasma Heparin


Shipping Instructions


Ship specimen in amber vial to protect from light.



Specimen Required


Patient Preparation:

1. Patient should fast overnight (12-14 hours); infants-should have specimen collected before next feeding. Water may be taken as needed.

2. For 24 hours before specimen collection, patient must not take multivitamins or vitamin supplements.

Supplies: Amber Frosted Tube, 5 mL (T915)

Collection Container/Tube: 

Preferred: Green top (sodium or lithium heparin) or plasma gel separator (PST)

Acceptable: None

Submission Container/Tube: Amber vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge at 4° C and aliquot into an amber vial.

2. Freeze immediately.


Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus OK

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.75 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Plasma Heparin Frozen 29 days LIGHT PROTECTED

Reference Values

PYRIDOXAL 5-PHOSPHATE

5-50 mcg/L

 

PYRIDOXIC ACID

3-30 mcg/L

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

82542

84207

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
B6PRO Vitamin B6 Profile (PLP and PA), P 95266-3

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
61065 Pyridoxic Acid (PA), P 1688-1
4047 Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate (PLP), P 30552-4

Secondary ID

42360

Profile Information

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
PLP Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate (PLP), P Yes Yes
B6PA Pyridoxic Acid (PA), P No Yes

Report Available

2 to 5 days