Vitamin B6 in serum (pyridoxal phosphate) (Vitamin B6, Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate, Serum)
The test determines the level of the active form of vitamin B6 - pyridoxal phosphate - in blood serum. Vitamin B6 participates in protein and amino acid metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, and normal nervous system function. The study detects vitamin B6 deficiency, which can develop with GI diseases, chronic stress, prolonged use of certain medications, and unbalanced diet.
Biomaterial: Venous blood
- Draw blood fasting
- Avoid intense physical activity 24 hours before
Medications:
If possible, discontinue vitamin preparations and complexes 24-48 hours before
If discontinuation is not possible, indicate medications taken
- Increased fatigue
- Irritability and emotional lability
- Sleep disorders
- Seizures and muscle weakness
- Anemia of unclear origin
- Neurological symptoms (numbness, tingling)
- GI tract diseases
Recommended for patients with B vitamin deficiency signs, neurological symptoms, anemia of unclear genesis, GI diseases, patients taking vitamin complexes
Low vitamin B6 - deficiency - amino acid metabolism disorder - risk of neurological and hematological disorders
Normal level - sufficient vitamin B6 supply
Elevated level - more often associated with vitamin preparation intake
Important: Deficiency correction and treatment regimen determined by physician.
