VITAMIN B6/PYRIDOXAL – 5 – PHOSPHATE

The vitamin B6 (pyridoxal-5-phosphate) test measures the level of pyridoxal-5-phosphate, the active form of vitamin B6, in the blood. This test is used to diagnose and monitor conditions affecting vitamin B6 levels, such as vitamin B6 deficiency, pyridoxine dependency syndromes, and certain metabolic disorders. Low vitamin B6 levels can indicate malnutrition, chronic alcoholism, or gastrointestinal disorders. The vitamin B6 test provides valuable information for assessing nutritional status, diagnosing underlying conditions, and guiding treatment decisions to manage vitamin B6 levels effectively.