Micronutrient, Vitamin B6, Plasma

Test Code

10193

CPT Code(s)

84207

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

Test Code

10193

CPT Code(s)

84207

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

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In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Micronutrient, Vitamin B6, Plasma - Test is used to determine vitamin B6 deficiency or overdosage, for monitoring treatment, and to evaluate wellness and health.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Patient Preparation

Overnight fasting is required

Methodology

Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

≥18 years

5.1-54.8 ng/mL

Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Patient Preparation

Overnight fasting is required

Methodology

Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

Assay Category

Reference Range(s)

≥18 years

5.1-54.8 ng/mL

Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL frozen plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube - protected from light

Alternative Specimen(s)

Foil wrapped transport tube protected from light

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Patients should be 18 years of age or greater.

Separate cells within 6 hours by centrifugation for 5-10 minutes. Transfer plasma to an amber polypropylene or polyethylene transport tube to protect from light. Alternately, neutral color polypropylene or polyethylene tube can be used if wrapped in aluminum foil. Freeze the tubes at -10 to -30° C. Ship frozen.

Transport Container

Amber transport tube

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 14 days
Frozen -70° C: 42 days

Reject Criteria

Hemolysis • Lipemia • Received room temperature • Received refrigerated

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL frozen plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube - protected from light

Alternative Specimen(s)

Foil wrapped transport tube protected from light

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Transport Container

Amber transport tube

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 14 days
Frozen -70° C: 42 days

Reject Criteria

Hemolysis • Lipemia • Received room temperature • Received refrigerated

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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