Pyridoxine
Also known as : [Vitamin B6]
Whole Blood
Test performed by: LabPLUS Support Services transport this to a 3rd party for testing
Do not Spin - Sample must be protected from light (Plain and Plasma samples are unacceptable)
Not performed at LabPlus. Specimens sent away to Christchurch Hospital for analysis
Specimen Reception
Canterbury Health Laboratories
Christchurch Hospital
Corner of Hagley and Tuams Street
Christchurch
Pyridoxine
This test may be vetted by a pathologist.
The clinical information for the test must be clearly written on the request form. If clinical information is not provided, or does not provide sufficient justification for the test, the test may be declined.
Declined tests
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If a test is declined, the specimen will be held for a reasonable period (usually 3 weeks but dependant on the stability of the sample). Medical practitioners seeking approval for a declined test should email the on-call Chemical Pathologist (
chemicalpathologist@adhb.govt.nz
) , giving the patient's name and NHI number and the clinical justification for the test. If unable to email, call the on-call Chemical Pathologist via Lablink (09-3078995) and identify yourself as a doctor.
Test vetting policy
Specimen Collection
4 mL EDTA Blood (Always Required)If Vitamin B2 is also required then two tubes should be collected.
0.5 mL Paediatric Micro-EDTA Blood
Turnaround Time: Within 1 week
Specimen Transport Instructions for Referring Laboratories
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Aliquot Instructions
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500 uL EDTA Whole blood. Protect from light. Frozen
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Aliquot Transport
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Frozen
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If Vitamin B2 is also requested and there is only one tube please split before freezing and sending.
Last updated at 13:46:28 14/02/2022