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9170. Vitamin B6
Important information
*The test is performed at Synevo laboratory in Germany
Description
Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin. It plays a role in metabolism, nervous system function, and the synthesis of many proteins, enzymes, and hormones. Analysis, in conjunction with other B vitamin tests, is used to diagnose hypovitaminosis, malabsorption syndrome, metabolic disorders, and to identify the underlying causes of neuritis.
When and who needs the test?
- For the diagnosis of hyper- and hypovitaminosis B6.
- For monitoring therapy with pyridoxine-containing drugs.
- As part of the diagnosis of dental diseases (burning mouth syndrome, acute gingivitis, stomatitis, glossitis).
- In the presence of the following conditions/diseases:
- carpal tunnel syndrome;
- chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, celiac disease);
- kidney disease;
- neurological symptoms, diseases of the nervous system (chronic progressive compression neuropathy, peripheral neuropathy, neuralgia, Meniere's syndrome);
- dermatological diseases (dermatitis, in particular atopic and seborrheic dermatitis, herpes zoster, neurodermatitis, psoriasis, exudative diathesis, cheilitis);
- acute and chronic hepatitis.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach;
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...
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