Test directory: Vitamin B3

Ordering Code7971
Test NameVitamin B3
AliasNiacin
Preferred SpecimenSerum - Protected from light
Preferred ContainerPlain (Red)
Other Specimen/ContainerPlasma in EDTA, K2 (Lavender) - Protected from light
Optimum Volume1 mL
Handling InstructionsSeparate and freeze promptly. Protect from light.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen StabilityAmbient: Not Stable
Refrigerated: Not Stable
Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection CriteriaGel barrier tube
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time10 Days
MethodologyChromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of November 21, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Nicotinic AcidALLSee report.
NicotinamideALLSee report.