Description
This blood test is used to determine Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) deficiencies. Vitamin B1, also called thiamine, has a wide spectrum of uses including metabolic reactions and forming adenosine triphosphate (ATP), an energy source every cell type in the body uses.
Disease/Condition
General Health
Location
Specimen
Type
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Analytes Included
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
More Info
Plasma vitamin B1 is useful in evaluating nutritional assessment and compliance, while whole blood vitamin B1 is useful in evaluating body stores.