Test ID: B6PRO
Vitamin B6 Profile (PLP and PA), Plasma
Method Description 
Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference
The stable isotope pyridoxal 5-phosphate-d2 and/or pyridoxic acid-d2 is added to plasma as an internal standard. Meta-phosphoric acid solution is then added to precipitate the proteins. Following sedimentation of the proteins, an aliquot of the clarified supernatant fluid is subjected to separation of pyridoxal 5-phosphate, pyridoxic acid, and internal standards from other plasma components by reverse-phase HPLC with quantitation by tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS).(Unpublished Mayo method)
Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed Outlines the days and times the test is performed. This field reflects the day and time the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time required before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means assays are performed several times during the day.
Two times per week; Days vary
Maximum Laboratory Time Defines the maximum time from specimen receipt at Mayo Medical Laboratories until the release of the test result
5 days
Specimen Retention Time Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded
2 weeks
Performing Laboratory Location The location of the laboratory that performs the test
New England
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