Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
NIACIN B3
Methodology
Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Performed
Varies
Reported
5-11 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Lavender (K2 or K3 EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Protect from light. Transfer 4 mL plasma to an ARUP Amber Transport Tube (ARUP supply #54457) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 1 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens not protected from light. Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 2 months
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
84591
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0092169 | Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 18244-4 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
- Niacin Metabolite
- Niacinamide
- Niacor
- Niaspan
- Nicotinic Acid
- Slo-Niacin
- Vitamin B3
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
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