Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Mnemonic
Unique test identifier.
VIT B5 S
Methodology
Process(es) used to perform the test.
Quantitative Cell Based Assay
Performed
Days of the week the test is performed.
Varies
Reported
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
3-10 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST). New York State Clients: Plain red.
Specimen Preparation
Protect from light. Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and separate from cells. Transfer 1 mL serum 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: 0.5 mL) New York State Clients: Transfer 1.2 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min. 0.6 mL) Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens. Specimens not protected from light.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 3 weeks, New York State Clients: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Effective July 16, 2012
By report
Interpretive Data
Background information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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