Also known as pyridoxine, this vitamin is widely available through many animal and vegetable sources. It is rarely lacking in a western diet, and excess supplementation may be more problematic. This can result in an alteration to the nervous system – presenting as tingling in the arms and legs possibly.
Vitamin B6 is a cofactor in many metabolic pathways including heme synthesis. Vitamin B6 deficiency may be observed in patients with metabolic disorders, secondary to therapeutic drug use, or alcoholism. Deficiency affects the function of the immune system.
Available at our clinic in London
Test Name: Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Blood Test
GP Referral: GP Referral is included
Target Turn Around Time in working days: This private blood test for Vitamin B6 in London has a guaranteed turnaround time of 6 working days and tests for Vitamin B6 only.
Test Inclusions: Vitamin B6 is a cofactor in many metabolic pathways including heme synthesis. Vitamin B6 deficiency may be observed in patients with metabolic disorders, secondary to therapeutic drug use, or alcoholism. Deficiency affects the function of the immune system.
Special Instructions: Special instructions - Please call for any special instructions while we update this test.
PLEASE NOTE:
Although we do offer a walk in service we advise that due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation that the named patient calls Patient Reception to check opening times before attending.
We Guarantee that you will receive your results in or before the stated number of working days of the longest test analysis within your pathology request. Our working days end at 5 pm. If you do not we will refund your money for the tests that are late.
