About This Test
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) is an essential vitamin required for carbohydrate metabolism. It is converted in the intestine to Thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP) which is the active form of Vitamin B1. The high risk factors for thiamine deficiency include old age, long term parenteral nutrition, hemodialysis, malabsorption or alcohol abuse. Severe deficiency causes congestive heart failure (wet beriberi), peripheral neuropathy (dry beriberi), Wernicke encephalopathy (a medical emergency that can progress to coma and death), and Korsakoff syndrome (often irreversible memory loss and dementia that can follow).
Test Parameters (1)
- VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE PYROPHOSPHATE), BLOOD
Home Collection
✓ Available
Reports Available In
6 Days
Preparation / Prerequisite
3 mL (2 mL min.) Whole blood from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube wrapped completely with black paper or aluminium foil. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Uncovered tubes exposed to light are unacceptable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Outsourced test are being done from Dr. Lal Path Lab. Charges and reporting time is same as of Dr. Lal Path Labs.
No special preparation required
The test measures the levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1) in the blood, which is essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nerve function. It helps evaluate deficiencies that can lead to conditions such as beriberi and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.
TAT Policy
The Turnaround Time (TAT) depends on the following factors:
- Registration date and time
- Type of scan or test
- Scan time or sample collection time
In uncommon circumstances, TAT may be delayed due to test complexity or reasons beyond our control. You will be informed of the estimated TAT at the time of registration.
