Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) Bioassay
Test Mnemonic
VITB5
CPT Codes
- 84591 - QTY (1)
Includes
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), Serum
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Frozen | MUST protect specimen from light. Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes then centrifuge and transfer serum to amber transport tube. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 3 weeks |
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 1 week |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
7 - 14 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Bioassay |
Reference Range
Special Info
Critical: MUST protect from light. Specimens not protected from light will be rejected. Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens are unacceptable.