Test ID: B6PRO
Vitamin B6 Profile (PLP and PA), Plasma
Secondary ID
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
61064
NY State Approved
Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Determining the overall success of a vitamin B6 supplementation program
Diagnosis and evaluation of hypophosphatasia
Profile Information
A profile is a group of laboratory tests that are ordered and performed together under a single Mayo Test ID. Profile information lists the test performed, inclusive of the test fee, when a profile is ordered and includes reporting names and individual availability.
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLP | Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate (PLP), P | Yes | Yes |
| B6PA | Pyridoxic Acid (PA), P | No | Yes |
Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reporting Name
A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Vitamin B6 Profile (PLP and PA), P
Aliases
Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
P 5-P
Pyridoxal Phosphate
Soft- B6PRO
Vitamin B6
Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate (PALP)
Pyridoxal Phosphate
Soft- B6PRO
Vitamin B6
Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate (PALP)


