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Test ID FNIAC Niacin (Vitamin B3)

Method Name

High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Reporting Name

Niacin (Nicotinic Acid)

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA

Draw sufficient blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s). Spin down and transfer to a plastic Amber vial (T192) to protect from light within 30 minutes of collection. Freeze and send 4 mL EDTA plasma frozen on dry ice.

 

Note: Collection date is required.

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Plasma EDTA Frozen (preferred) 56 days
  Refrigerated  48 hours

Reference Values

Units: ug/mL

Adult Reference Range:

≥ 10 years

Normal            0.50 – 8.45

Low                         <0.50

High                        >8.45

 

Pediatric Reference Range:

<10 years

Normal            0.50 – 8.91

Low                         <0.50

High                        >8.91

Day(s) Performed

Varies; One day per week

Report Available

1 - 9 days

Performing Laboratory

Cambridge Biomedical Inc.

Test Classification

The performance characteristics of the listed assay was validated by Cambridge Biomedical Inc. The US FDA has not approved or cleared this test. The results of this assay can be used for clinical diagnosis without FDA approval. Cambridge Biomedical Inc. is a CLIA certified, CAP accredited laboratory for performing high complexity assays such as this one.

CPT Code Information

84591

NY State Approved

Yes