Unit Code 80223:
Vitamin B(6), Plasma or Serum
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Determining vitamin B(6) 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 B(6) supplementation program
Diagnosis and evaluation of hypophosphatasia
Method Name
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Automated High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Reporting Name
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Vitamin B6, P/S
Ordering Mnemonic
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B6
Aliases
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PALP (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate)
Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate (PALP)
Pyridoxal Phosphate
Soft-B6


