Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time

2 - 5 days

MiChart Code
Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate (Vitamin B6) (Sendout)
Soft Order Code
PLP

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Synonyms

B6
Pyridoxal Phosphate
Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate Level
PLP
VITAMIN B6, PLASMA OR SERUM
Vitamin B6
B6

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Test Overview

Test Methodology

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

Test Usage

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; and diagnosis and evaluation of hypophosphatasia.

Reference Range

5 - 50 mcg/L

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Specimen Requirements

Collection Offsite

Collect specimen in a green top tube following an overnight (12-14 hour) fast. Patient should abstain from taking vitamin supplements for 24 hours prior to specimen collection. Centrifuge, aliquot plasma into plastic vial, and refrigerate. Protect specimen from light.

Normal Volume
1 mL plasma
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL plasma

Billing Information

CPT Code
84207
Pro Fee Code
 
LOINC
30552-4

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