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Vitamin B6

Price3.300 RSD
Result in9 days
SampleVenous blood
Vitamin B6 test, IntroLab laboratory Belgrade Written byDr. Igor Švonja, MD

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Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, is crucial for maintaining the health of the nervous system, protein metabolism, and the formation of red blood cells. Within the reliable blood analysis laboratory in Belgrade, IntroLab, a vitamin B6 analysis is available. Schedule your appointment to perform this analysis and find out the level of this important vitamin in your body!

More about vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 consists of three natural forms: pyridoxol, pyridoxamine, and pyridoxal, as well as their 5-phosphate derivatives. The biologically active form is pyridoxal-5-phosphate (PLP), which plays a significant role as a cofactor in enzymatic reactions in the body.

Vitamin B6 analysis: Symptoms of deficiency and excess

A deficiency in vitamin B6 can potentially cause burning mouth syndrome, and contribute to carpal and tarsal tunnel syndromes, making B6 blood analysis of great importance. Individuals with chronic and progressive nerve compressions may have a vitamin B6 deficiency and should be further examined.

Symptoms of this vitamin deficiency can include skin peeling, gingivitis, irritability, weakness, depression, dizziness, peripheral neuropathy, and seizures. In children, a vitamin B6 deficiency may manifest as diarrhea, anemia, and seizures. To investigate these conditions, a comprehensive analysis of the B-group vitamins is indicated.

An extremely high level of PLP combined with a low level of pyridoxine acid (PA) can be observed in hypophosphatasia, a condition characterized by low alkaline phosphatase activity and various skeletal abnormalities.

Sample and preparation: Vitamin B6

Sample
Venous blood
Sampling
Drawing blood
Result in
9 days
Preparation
No special preparation is required. However, it is recommended that you inform your doctor about all medications, vitamins, and dietary supplements you are currently taking, as certain supplements or medications can affect the test results.
Category
Immunohemistry

Frequently asked questions

How much does a vitamin B6 test cost and how long do results take?

A vitamin B6 test at IntroLab laboratory costs 3,300 RSD, and results are ready in 9 days. It is done on a venous blood sample, and no special preparation is required. However, it is important to tell your doctor and the laboratory which medicines, vitamins and dietary supplements you are currently taking, because certain supplements or medicines can affect the vitamin B6 result.

Why is vitamin B6 important and when is the test done?

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is important for nervous system function, protein metabolism and red blood cell formation, and its active form, pyridoxal-5-phosphate, acts as a cofactor in many enzymatic reactions. The test is done when deficiency is suspected, for example with peripheral neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, burning mouth syndrome, gingivitis or peeling skin. Vitamin B6 results from IntroLab laboratory are interpreted by a doctor.

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