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Code
E738
Name
NIACIN (VITAMIN B3)
Notes
Description

Alternative Names: NIACIN, S/P, NIACIN, SERUM OR PLASMA, VITAMIN B3, S/P

Includes: Nicotinic Acid Nicotinamide (56961-6) Nicotinuric Acid

Sample Type: Serum or Plasma

Preferred Container: Plain (Red Top) Tube

Alternate Container: EDTA (Lavender Top) Tube

Sample Volume: 1.0 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.4 mL

Handling Instructions: Serum: Collect sample in Plain Red top tube
Plasma: Collect sample in Lavender top tube (EDTA) or Pink top tube.
Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into a plastic screw capped vial.
Clearly label sample as red top serum or EDTA plasma.

Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Specimen Stability: Ambient: 1 day; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: -20 C degrees for 30 days

Expected Turn Around Time: 4-7 Days

CPT Codes: 84591

Note: This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.