Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD86825Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Micronutrient, Vitamin B3
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Vitamin B3 (niacinamide/niacin) is a water‑soluble vitamin serving as a coenzyme for over 400 enzymatic reactions involved in energy production, DNA repair, and cellular protection. Measuring its level in serum or plasma helps assess nutritional status and guide dietary or supplemental interventions to address deficiencies or related symptoms.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Vitamin B3 (niacinamide/niacin)
AnalyteConcentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
2-4 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
red‑top tube (no gel)
Collection Instructions
protected from light
Causes for Rejection
Serum separator tube (SST)
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable |
| Frozen | 30 days |