Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), Serum or Plasma
Test Mnemonic
VITB5
CPT Codes
- 84591 - QTY (1)
Includes
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), S/P
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | Red Plain | Frozen | Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | EDTA (Lavender) | Frozen | Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 1 month |
| Ambient | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
6 - 7 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Gel separation tubes (SST or PST) are unacceptable.