Vitamin B3 - 24 Hour Urine Test | Austin Pathology

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Vitamin B3 - 24 Hour Urine

Alternate Names	Nicotinic Acid, Niacin, Vitamin B3, Vit B3
Laboratory	Referred Test
MBS Number	66605
Specimen	24 Hour Urine
Container	24 Hour Urine - Acid Bottle (Contains Hydrochloric Acid)
Collection Instructions	Please note the time and date of the start and of the end of collection.
Additional Collection Instructions	Spot/Random Urine is not suitable for testing.
Minimum Adult Volume	50mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Frequency	Weekly

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Test Code	U24B3
Container ID	CR, CRS, CB, CBS
Storage Instructions	Store at 4°C
Transport Instructions	Transport at 4°C
Additional Transport Instruction	Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Please forward all 24 hour urine samples at 4°C to Heidelberg Laboratory for processing.
Laboratory Notes	Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department A 50mL aliquot is required for this test.
External Laboratory	Chemical Pathology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital