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1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel) - protected from light
Allow red top tube specimen to completely clot. Centrifuge for 15 minutes. Transfer the serum (or plasma if collecting in acceptable alternate collection container) into a properly labeled amber transport tube. If an amber aliquot tube is unavailable, completely cover the transfer tube in tinfoil to protect the specimen from light.
Freeze immediately.
*Specimen must be light protected*
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 30 days
Received room temperature; Serum Separator Tube (SST); Specimen not protected from light
Set up: Mon, Wed, Fri; Report available: 4-7 days
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) is a component of coenzyme a and phosphopantetheine both of which are involved in fatty acid metabolism. It is essential to almost all forms of life and is widely distributed in food.
Updated: 08/15/2025
The CPT codes included in this publication are in accordance with Current Procedural Terminology, a publication of the American Medical Association. CPT codes are provided here for the convenience of our clients; however, correct coding often varies from one carrier to another, and HealthLab may bill specific carriers using codes other than those shown. Clients who bill for services should verify the code(s) with the applicable payor to confirm that their use is appropriate in each case.
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