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Test Code FNIAC Vitamin B3 Niacin in Plasma

Reporting Name

Niacin (Nicotinic Acid)

Performing Laboratory

Cambridge Biomedical Inc.

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA


Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: EDTA

Specimen Volume: 4 mL

Collection Instructions:  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.


Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Plasma EDTA Frozen (preferred) 56 days LIGHT PROTECTED
  Refrigerated  48 hours LIGHT PROTECTED

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

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

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FNIAC Niacin (Nicotinic Acid) 18244-4

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Z0144 Niacin 18244-4

Report Available

1 - 7 days

Reject Due To

Hemolysis Mild OK; Gross reject
Lipemia Mild OK; Gross reject
Icteric NA
Other Specimens not light protected

Method Name

High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Secondary ID

91379