Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) Bioassay
Test Mnemonic
VITB5
CPT Codes
- 84591 - QTY (1)
- 84591 - QTY (1)
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. Transfer serum into an amber transport tube. |
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
4 - 11 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Cell-Based Assay |
Reference Range
Special Info
Critical: MUST protect from light. Specimens not protected from light will be rejected. Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens are unacceptable.