| Test CODE | NAME |
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L690
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), Serum
| Methodology: | Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS) |
| Performed: | Mon-Fri |
| Reported: | 2-4 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) OR Lavender-top (EDTA) tube - 1 ml serum.
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature . Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. Include patient's age on the test request form.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
Causes for Rejection : Gel-barrier tube (SST)
Stability: Ambient/Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Laboratory
LabCorp Laboratory Corporation of America
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| CPT Code(s): | 84591 |