VITB3

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3366

Synonyms:
Niacin
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:

Fasting 4 to 8 hours preferred

Container Type:
lavender top (EDTA) tube K2
Specimen Type:

Plasma EDTA

Preferred Volume:
1.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.75 mL
Specimen Processing:

Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection

Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:

Frozen - 28 days
Refrigerated - 28 days
Room temperature - 21 days

Unacceptable Condition:

Gorss Hemolysis: Reject

CPT Codes:

84591 - Vitamin B3 Niacin Metabolite (EAP 30021042)

Test Schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Turnaround Time:
3-5 days
Method:
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reference Ranges:

Please refer to the performing lab report for applicable reference ranges

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