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1,200 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Test in UAE | 1200 AED | 2026 DHA Guidelines
تحليل فيتامين ب6 (البيريدوكسين) في الإمارات | 1200 درهم | معتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي
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يقدم مركزنا تحليل فيتامين ب6 (البيريدوكسين) المعتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي باستخدام تقنية LC-MS/MS المتطورة، بدقة تشخيصية تصل إلى 99.9%. نوفر خدمة سحب العينات المنزلية الفاخرة وفق معايير ISO 9001:2015، مع استشارة طبية هاتفية بعد النتائج. للتحقق من التأمين، تواصل عبر واتساب على الرقم +971545488731.
Overview
The Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Test quantifies plasma pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (PLP), the biologically active coenzyme form of Vitamin B6, essential for amino acid metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, and immune function. يقيس هذا التحليل تركيز فوسفات البيريدوكسال النشط في البلازما لتقييم مخزون فيتامين ب6 في الجسم. This advanced LC-MS/MS methodology offers unparalleled specificity compared to conventional immunoassays, making it the gold standard for diagnosing pyridoxine deficiency, monitoring supplementation, and investigating unexplained neuropathies or anemias.
| Feature | Our Test (LC-MS/MS) | Standard Immunoassay / HPLC |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology | LC-MS/MS (Tandem Mass Spectrometry) | Colorimetric / HPLC-UV / Immunoassay |
| Diagnostic Sensitivity | 99.9% – Trace-level detection at picomolar resolution | ~75–85% – Cross-reactivity and interference risks |
| Turnaround Time | Sample by 7th of the month; Report after 2–3 weeks | Typically 5–7 days (local labs only) |
| ISO Accreditation | ISO 9001:2015 (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139) | Variable; often uncertified |
| Clinical Applicability | Gold standard – Nutritional disorders, neuropathy workup, supplementation monitoring | Screening only; limited quantitative accuracy |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocol
Dr. PRABHAKAR REDDY (DHA License: 61713011) notes:
"Vitamin B6 deficiency often presents subtly—with fatigue, mood changes, or skin conditions that patients may dismiss as stress-related. I encourage you to view this test not as an isolated number but as part of a comprehensive nutritional and neurological assessment. Together with your healthcare provider, these results can guide meaningful dietary and therapeutic interventions tailored to your unique physiology."
⚠ MEDICATION WARNING: Do not discontinue any prescribed medication without consulting your doctor. Certain medications—including isoniazid, hydralazine, penicillamine, and some anticonvulsants—may interfere with Vitamin B6 metabolism. Always inform your ordering physician of all medications and supplements you are currently taking before undergoing this test.
Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
Exclusion Criteria (Do NOT proceed with collection if):
- Patient is non-fasting (minimum 10–12 hours required)
- Sample cannot be protected from light during collection and transport
- Plasma cannot be separated and frozen within 3 hours of collection
- Previously frozen sample has been thawed
- Hemolyzed or lipemic specimen
- Recent high-dose pyridoxine supplementation within 48 hours (inform physician for guidance)
ER Red Flags – Seek Immediate Medical Attention:
- Acute onset of severe peripheral neuropathy or ataxia
- Unexplained generalized seizures
- Severe photosensitivity with blistering skin eruptions
- Profound confusion or altered mental status
- Signs of severe metabolic acidosis
- Sideroblastic anemia with rapid hemoglobin decline
Patient Preparation & Sample Logistics
Pre-Test Requirements: Overnight fasting is mandatory (10–12 hours, water permitted). Wrap sample tube in aluminium foil immediately after collection to protect from light. A duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form (Form 35) is mandatory.
Sample Type: 2 mL (minimum 1 mL) plasma collected in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Separate plasma within 3 hours of collection and freeze immediately. DO NOT THAW. Ship frozen. Wrap tube in aluminium foil to protect from light.
TAT: Sample must be received by the 7th of the month. Report is issued after 2–3 weeks from the batch processing date.
Facility License: 9834453 | Support: +971 54 548 8731
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What does the Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Test measure, and why is it ordered?
The Vitamin B6 Pyridoxine test measures plasma pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (PLP), the biologically active coenzyme form of Vitamin B6 critical for over 100 enzymatic reactions. It is ordered to diagnose pyridoxine deficiency, evaluate unexplained peripheral neuropathy, assess nutritional status in malabsorption syndromes, monitor supplementation therapy, and investigate microcytic or sideroblastic anemias. Low PLP levels are also associated with cardiovascular risk through elevated homocysteine pathways.
يقيس تحليل فيتامين ب6 تركيز فوسفات البيريدوكسال (PLP) في البلازما، وهو الشكل النشط بيولوجياً والضروري لأكثر من 100 تفاعل إنزيمي في الجسم. يُطلب هذا التحليل لتشخيص نقص البيريدوكسين، وتقييم الاعتلال العصبي المحيطي غير المبرر، ومراقبة العلاج بالمكملات.
2. Why is overnight fasting required, and how does light exposure affect my results?
Overnight fasting for 10–12 hours ensures accurate baseline measurement of circulating Vitamin B6 levels without dietary interference from recent meals or supplements. Pyridoxal 5'-phosphate is highly photolabile—exposure to ambient or artificial light rapidly degrades PLP, producing falsely low results. This is why the sample must be wrapped in aluminium foil immediately upon collection and kept protected throughout processing. Non-compliance with light protection is a leading cause of pre-analytical error in B6 testing.
الصيام طوال الليل لمدة 10-12 ساعة ضروري لضمان قياس دقيق لمستوى فيتامين ب6 الأساسي دون تدخل من الوجبات الحديثة أو المكملات. كما أن فوسفات البيريدوكسال حساس للغاية للضوء، مما يستوجب تغليف العينة فوراً بورق الألمنيوم.
3. What do my results mean, and who should interpret them?
Your LC-MS/MS results will report plasma PLP concentration in micrograms per liter (µg/L) or nanomoles per liter (nmol/L) with age- and sex-adjusted reference ranges. Values below 5 µg/L generally indicate deficiency; levels between 5–10 µg/L suggest insufficiency. Results must be interpreted by a licensed physician—ideally a General Physician, Nutritionist, or Functional Medicine Practitioner—who will correlate findings with your clinical presentation, medication history, and other laboratory parameters. Self-interpretation without clinical context may lead to inappropriate supplementation and potential neurotoxicity from excessive pyridoxine intake.
تُظهر نتائج تحليل LC-MS/MS تركيز PLP بالميكروغرام لكل لتر مع نطاقات مرجعية معدلة حسب العمر والجنس. يجب أن يُفسر النتائج طبيب مرخص—مثل طبيب عام أو أخصائي تغذية أو ممارس طب وظيفي—لربط النتائج بالعرض السريري والتاريخ الدوائي.
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UAE Regulatory Compliance
This complies with Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024 (Article 87), UAE CDS Law 2026 (Minors Protection Provisions), and UAE PDPL (Personal Data Privacy Law). Facility License: 9834453. ISO 9001:2015 Certified (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139). All patient data is processed in accordance with UAE healthcare data sovereignty requirements.
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