Specimen Requirements
Title
Niacin and Metabolites (Vitamin B3)
Specimen Requirement
Collect red top or lavender EDTA, centrifuge within 2 hours of collection and transfer 1.0 mL serum/plasma to a screw top plastic vial, indicate sample type on tube and send.
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Stability
Room temp: 1 day, Refrigerated: 7 days, Frozen: 30 days
Reference Range
The reference range is determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report.
Turnaround
8-10 days
Clinical Use
Test includes: Nicotonic Acid, NIcotinamide and Nicotinuric Acid
Test Code
NIACP