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Additional Codes
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Test Name in EPIC |
EPIC Test Code | Mayo Test ID |
|---|---|---|
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VITAMIN B5 (PANTOTHENIC ACID) BIOASSAY |
LABFPAB | FPAB |
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.
Method Name
Microbiological Assay
Reporting Name
Pantothenic Acid (B-5) BioassaySpecimen Type
Serum SSTSpecimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | 21 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Specimens containing particulate matter or microbial contamination | Reject |
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
Day(s) Performed
Monday
Report Available
4 to 18 daysPerforming Laboratory
BioAgilytix DiagnosticsTest 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
LOINC 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 |
Clinical Information
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