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Test Name:
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
- SBMF No:
45680 - Performance Lab Name:
Cambridge Biomedical Inc - Test Mnemonic:
VIT B5 - ABN:
Required – Not FDA-Approved - CPT Code:
84591 - LOINC Code:
19146-0 - Ref Lab Test No:
ARUP# 2003186 - Also Known As:
Pantothenic Acid - Spec Type:
Plasma - Spec Container:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Pref Vol:
4.0 mL - Min Vol:
2.0 mL - Fasting:
No - Spec Collect:
Routine venipuncture
Keep tube cold and protected from light - Spec Process:
Promptly centrifuge 15 minutes
Immediately transfer plasma to separate amber plastic tube and freeze - Spec Store Transport:
Frozen
Protect from light - Spec Stability:
If protected from light:
Room temperature (20-20°C): Unacceptable
3 days refrigerated (2-8°C)
30 days frozen (-20°C) – Do not use frost-free units that undergo repeated freeze/thaw cycles - Spec Reject:
Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic sample
Sample not protected from light
Thawed sample - Spec Remarks:
CRITICAL FROZEN – Separate samples must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered
Separate plasma from cells and freeze within one hour of collection - Methodology:
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) - Clinical Significance:
Vitamin B5 pantothenic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin. It functions in the oxidation of fatty acids and carbohydrates and the synthesis of amino acids, fatty acids, ketones, cholesterol, phospholipids, and steroid hormones. As part of acetyl CoA or acyl carrier protein, it is essential in energy metabolic pathways, such as reactions involving ATP production from the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. The vitamin B5 also plays a role in adrenal function and in porphyrin and hemoglobin biochemistry. It is a relatively safe vitamin supplement that may help in fatigue, stress or anxiety management after illness or surgery. It also has been shown to improve wound healing and some acne treatments. Deficiency in pantothenic acid may lead to symptoms such as parestheses, physical or muscle weakness, abdominal pains, susceptibility to infection and depression. A greater than 1000 fold intake (10 grams) of the minimal daily requirement often leads to diarrhea.
Also see:
- Reference Range:
Adult: 200-1,800 ng/mL
Pediatric (1-10 years): 200-1,241 ng/mL
Pediatric (< 1 year): 200-1,196 ng/mL - Additional Test Info:
The performance characteristics of the listed assay was 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.
This test is referred through ARUP Laboratories
- Day Run:
Varies - Time Reported:
Within 2 weeks - Test Type:
CHEMISTRY
