Micronutrients, B-Vitamin Panel
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: Yes
Phlebotomy required
Details
This comprehensive test measures levels of B-vitamins in the body, essential for energy, brain function, and cell metabolism. It includes tests for Folate (B9), Vitamin B12, B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic Acid), B6 (Pyridoxine), and B1 (Thiamine). Knowing your B-vitamin levels is crucial for addressing deficiencies that can lead to fatigue, anemia, immune system issues, and neurological problems.
- Folate
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B3 (Nicotinic Acid)
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), Blood
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Micronutrients, B-Vitamin Panel
This comprehensive test measures levels of B-vitamins in your body, essential for energy, brain function, and cell metabolism. It includes tests for Folate (B9), Vitamin B12, B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic Acid), B6 (Pyridoxine), and B1 (Thiamine). Knowing your B-vitamin levels is crucial for addressing deficiencies that can lead to fatigue, anemia, immune system issues, and neurological problems.
This comprehensive test measures levels of B-vitamins in your body, essential for energy, brain function, and cell metabolism. It includes tests for Folate (B9), Vitamin B12, B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic Acid), B6 (Pyridoxine), and B1 (Thiamine). Knowing your B-vitamin levels is crucial for addressing deficiencies that can lead to fatigue, anemia, immune system issues, and neurological problems.
What patients is this test right for?
This test is suitable for individuals experiencing symptoms of B-vitamin deficiency or those at risk due to dietary restrictions, certain medical conditions, or medications that interfere with vitamin absorption.
Symptoms of B-Vitamin Deficiency:
- Tiredness and fatigue
- Weakness
- Confusion or memory problems
- Skin rashes
- Anemia
- Immune system issues
What type of sample is required for this test?
4 mL (2 mL minimum) serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel) protected from light AND
3 mL (1 mL minimum) frozen plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube protected from light AND
2 mL (1 mL minimum) frozen whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube protected from light
3 mL (1 mL minimum) frozen plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube protected from light AND
2 mL (1 mL minimum) frozen whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube protected from light
Test Resources:
For more information on how to prepare for the test and understand your results, please consult your healthcare provider.
3–5 business days
≥18 years
Folate >5.4 ng/mL
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 78-185 nmol/L
Vitamin B2 6.2-39.0 nmol/L
Vitamin B3 ≤110 ng/mL
Vitamin B5 <275 ng/mL
Vitamin B6 5.1–54.8 ng/mL
Vitamin B12 200-1100 ng/mL
Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.
Folate >5.4 ng/mL
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 78-185 nmol/L
Vitamin B2 6.2-39.0 nmol/L
Vitamin B3 ≤110 ng/mL
Vitamin B5 <275 ng/mL
Vitamin B6 5.1–54.8 ng/mL
Vitamin B12 200-1100 ng/mL
Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.
Avoid taking vitamin supplements for 24 hours prior to collection.
Overnight fasting is required.
- Fasting before a blood draw means you don't eat or drink anything except water.
- Your doctor should provide any special instructions related to fasting for your test. Always follow your doctor's instructions.
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 4 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel) - protected from light AND 3 mL frozen plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube - protected from light AND 2 mL frozen whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube - protected from light
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: NA
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: Amber transport tube
- Transport Temperature: Frozen
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: Folate and Vitamin B12 Serum: 36 hours; Vitamin B2, B3 and B5 Serum: Unacceptable; Vitamin B6 Plasma: 6 hours, Vitamin B1 Whole Blood: 72 hours
- Refrigerated: Folate and Vitamin B12 Serum: 7 days; Vitamin B2, B3 and B5 Serum: Unacceptable; Vitamin B6 Plasma: 12 hours, Vitamin B1 Whole Blood: 5 days
- Frozen: Folate and Vitamin B12 Serum: 28 days; Vitamin B2, B3 and B5 Serum: 30 days; Vitamin B6 Plasma: 6 days, Vitamin B1 Whole Blood: 35 days
- Reject Criteria: NA
Minimum age:
18
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
