Test Code LAB20588 Niacin and Metabolites (Vitamin B3)
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
NIACN
Refer To
Warde LabsPrimary Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Alternate Collection Container
Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells within 2 hours and send 1.0 mL serum.
Stability
Ambient: 1 day
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.4 Ml
Reference Range
By report
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Varies
Reported
7-9 days
CPT Codes
84591
Unacceptable Conditions
Serum separator tube (SST), Plasma separator tube (PST), samples received room temperature