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HelpTest ID FPAB Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) Bioassay
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL Serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes at room temperature.
2. Centrifuge for 15 minutes at 1000 x g.
3. Aliquot 0.5 mL serum into a plastic vial.
4. Send frozen.
Reporting Name
Pantothenic Acid (B-5) BioassaySpecimen Type
Serum SSTSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | 21 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
Report Available
4 to 18 daysPerforming Laboratory
BioAgilytix DiagnosticsLOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FPAB | Pantothenic Acid (B-5) Bioassay | 2722-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FPAB | Pantothenic Acid (B-5) Bioassay | 2722-7 |
Day(s) Performed
Monday
Test Classification
The performance characteristics of the listed assay was validated by BioAgilytix Diagnostics. The US FDA has not approved or cleared this test. The results of this assay can be used for clinical diagnosis without FDA approval. BioAgilytix Diagnostics is a CLIA certified, CAP accredited laboratory for performing high complexity assays such as this one.CPT Code Information
84591
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.2 mL
Reference Values
Adult Reference Range
>10 Years: 37-147 ug/L
Pediatric Reference Range
≤1 year: 3.45 to 825 ug/L
>1 year to 10 years: 3.45 to 229.2 ug/L
Method Name
Microbiological Assay