Test ID FPAB Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) Bioassay
Method Name
Microbiological Assay
Reporting Name
Pantothenic Acid (B-5) BioassaySpecimen Type
Serum SSTDraw blood in a SST (serum separator tube). Spin down and transfer to plastic Amber vial (T192) to protect from light. Send 1 mL serum frozen.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | 21 days |
Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reference Values
Adult Reference Range
>10 Years 37 - 147 ug/L
Pediatric Reference Range
<or = 1 Year 3.45 to 825 ug/L
>1 year to 10 Years 3.45 to 229.2 ug/L
Day(s) Performed
Monday
Report Available
2 - 9 daysPerforming Laboratory
Cambridge Biomedical Inc.Test Classification
The performance characteristics of the listed assay were 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