Test ID: FPAB
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) Bioassay
NY State Approved 
Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
No
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Cell-Based Assay
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Pantothenic Acid (B-5) Bioassay
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
B-5 FORWARD
Vitamin B5 FORWARD
Vitamin B5 FORWARD
Specimen Type Describes the specimen type needed for testing
Serum
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen. This field describes the type of specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing. The volume allows automated processing, fastest throughput and, when indicated, repeat or reflex testing.
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s). (Serum gel tube is acceptable.) Spin down and transfer to plastic Amber vial (T192) to protect from light. Freeze and send 1 mL of serum frozen.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of specimen required to perform an assay once, including instrument and container dead space. Submitting the minimum specimen volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory or perform reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum specimen volume may result in a QNS (quantity not sufficient) result, requiring a second specimen to be collected.
0.5 mL
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Hemolysis: | Mild OK; Gross reject |
| Thawing: | Warm reject; Cold reject |
| Lipemia: | Mild OK; Gross reject |
| Icterus: | NA |
| Other: | Reject specimens containing particulate matter or microbial contamination. |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the laboratory. Alternate acceptable temperature(s) are also included.
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen | 21 days |
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
Adult Reference Range
>10 Years 37-147 ug/L
Pediatric Reference Range
<or = 1 Year 3.45 to 825 ug/L
>1 year to 10 Years 3.45 to 229.2 ug/L
Test Performed by: Cambridge Biomedical Inc.
1320 Soldiers Field Rd.
Boston, MA 02135
Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed Outlines the days and times the test is performed. This field reflects the day and time the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time required before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means assays are performed several times during the day.
Wednesday
Analytic Time Defines the amount of time it takes the laboratory to setup and perform the test. This is defined in number of days. The shortest interval of time expressed is "same day/1 day," which means the results may be available the same day that the sample is received in the testing laboratory. One day means results are available 1 day after the sample is received in the laboratory.
2 - 9 days
Maximum Laboratory Time Defines the maximum time from specimen receipt at Mayo Medical Laboratories until the release of the test result
4 - 18 days
Performing Laboratory Location The location of the laboratory that performs the test
Cambridge Biomedical Inc.
Test Classification Provides information regarding the medical device classification for laboratory test kits and reagents. Tests may be classified as cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and used per manufacturer's instructions, or as products that do not undergo full FDA review and approval, and are then labeled as an Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR), Investigation Use Only (IUO) product, or a Research Use Only (RUO) product.
The performance characteristics of the listed assay were validated by Cambridge Biomedical Inc. The US FDA has not approved or cleared this test. The results of this assay can be used for clinical diagnosis without FDA approval. Cambridge Biomedical Inc. is a CLIA certified, CAP accredited laboratory for performing high complexity assays such as this one.
CPT Code Information Provides guidance in determining the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code(s) information for each test or profile. The listed CPT codes reflect Mayo Medical Laboratories interpretation of CPT coding requirements. It is the responsibility of each laboratory to determine correct CPT codes to use for billing.
84591
LOINC® Code Information Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the result codes returned for this test or profile.
| Result ID | Reporting Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
| FPAB | Pantothenic Acid (B-5) Bioassay | 2722-7 |
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