ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) : 2003186

Mnemonic: B5

Methodology: High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-10 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lavender (EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 4 mL plasma to an ARUP Amber Transport Tube and freeze immediately. Protect from light. (Min: 2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Unacceptable Conditions: Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens. Thawed specimens or specimens not protected from light.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 84591
 
 

 

 

 
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