ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), Serum : 2006982

Mnemonic: VIT B5 S

Methodology: Quantitative Cell Based Assay
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-10 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube (SST).

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Amber Transport Tube. Protect from light. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.

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

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 3 weeks
Reference Interval:
Effective July 16, 2012

By report
CPT Code(s): 84591