Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Test
- Category
- Vitamins
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 8 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
Measures vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) in your blood. B6 supports nerve function, red blood cells and metabolism.
Detects deficiency (common with some TB medicines) or toxicity from high-dose supplements, which can cause numbness.
Fatigue, weakness, tingling or numbness, mouth ulcers, hair fall, vegetarians/vegans, older adults and people with poor diet.
No fasting needed.
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No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 6–7 days after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.