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Vitamin B3
Test Code91029
CPT Codes
84591
Includes
Nicotinamide and Nicotinic Acid
Preferred Specimen
1 mL frozen serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel) - protected from light
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Frozen plasma collected in a light protected EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Instructions
Pour serum into amber transport tube (preferred) or transport tube wrapped in aluminum foil to protect from light.
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Serum separator tube (SST)
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Thurs, Sat; Report available: 2-4 days
Clinical Significance
Nicotinic acid occurs naturally in plants and animals and is also added to many foods as a vitamin supplement.