Back to Test Directory0293 : Vitamin B1, Total Thiamine
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
VITB1,THIAMINE,TOTAL
Methodology:
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Clinical Utility:
The active form of thiamine (a water soluble vitamin) is thiamin pyrophosphate (TPP) and is essential in carbohydrate metabolism. Deficiencies can occur with poor diet (including alchoholism), inadequate absorption, excessive loss or an increase in metabolic demand. Low levels of Vitamin B1 are associated with beriberi, Wernicke’s encephalopathy and Alzheimer’s disease. Deficiencies affect cardiovascular, nervous, gastrointestinal and muscular systems.
ORDERING:
Test Code:
0293-1
Turnaround Time:
5 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
2 mL Amber Serum
Collection:
| Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Serum | 1 | Freeze | 7 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
AMBSE: Draw SST or RED, let clot for 8-10 minutes. Centrifuge and pour into either an aliquot tube (must be covered in foil) or poured into an amber tube and label with patient name and specimen type (serum).
Specimen Comment:
Overnight fasting is required.
Specimen must be received protected from light.
Unacceptable specimen : Plasma Specimen
Specimen must be received protected from light.
Unacceptable specimen : Plasma Specimen
Alternative Specimen:
Red Top, Microtainer - Pediatric SST, Microtainer - Pediatric Red, SST Tube, Aliquot Tube-Serum, Aliquot Serum- Red Top, Amber Red
Billing:
CPT Codes:
84425 x 1
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CPT codes provided are for informational purposes only. Accuracy of CPT presented should be validated prior to consideration for billing.
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