Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
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.
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) Test
This test measures the level of Vitamin B5 in your body, which is crucial for breaking down fats and is vital for all living organisms. Found in many foods, Vitamin B5 is a key player in fatty acid metabolism, helping your body use fats for energy and maintain healthy skin, hair, and eyes.
This test measures the level of Vitamin B5 in your body, which is crucial for breaking down fats and is vital for all living organisms. Found in many foods, Vitamin B5 is a key player in fatty acid metabolism, helping your body use fats for energy and maintain healthy skin, hair, and eyes.
What patients is this test right for?
This test may be recommended for individuals experiencing symptoms of Vitamin B5 deficiency, which can include:
- Tiredness and fatigue
- Muscle cramps
- Stomach pains
- Numbness and burning in hands and feet
- Restlessness
- Poor sleep
What type of sample is required for this test?
1 mL frozen serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel) - protected from light.
Proper collection and handling of the sample are important.
Proper collection and handling of the sample are important.
Test Resources
For more information on this test, please consult your healthcare provider or visit reputable health websites.
2–5 business days
<275 ng/mL
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 1 mL frozen serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel) - protected from light
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: ACD (yellow-top) tube; Amber transport tube
- Transport Temperature: Frozen
- Specimen Stability:
- Frozen: 30 days
- Reject Criteria:
- Serum separator tube (SST)
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
