Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Alias or Abbreviation:Vit B1
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Lower Reference Range Limit:50 nmol/L
Upper Reference Range Limit:220 nmol/L
Minimum Sample Volume:0.5 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:14 working days from receipt
Test Code:VB1
Sample Type:
EDTA Tube (Purple top) or Lithium Heparin (green top) also accepted.Collection Conditions / Other Information:MUST BE DISCUSSED WITH DUTY BIOCHEMIST BEFORE COLLECTION.
LAB INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Protect from light
2. Do not separate, freeze whole blood. Freeze immediately at -20°C or -80°C
3. Send unseparated by 1st class post
Reference Laboratory Details:The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2UD. Tel: 01709 424241/424103
Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
