Niacin

ChemistryAlso known as: Nicotinic acidAlso known as: Vitamin B3Also known as: Pyridine-3-carboxylic acidng/mL

Measures the level of niacin (vitamin B3) in your blood.

Normal Range
0.5 – 1.4 ng/mL
ng/mL
Abnormal Levels
< 0 ng/mL
> 5 ng/mL
Specimen Type
Blood

Why This Biomarker Matters

Niacin is essential for energy metabolism and cellular health. Deficiency can cause fatigue, skin issues, and neurological problems if left untreated.

Understanding Your Results

Normal Range

0.5 – 1.4 ng/mL

Optimal Ranges

Clinician-defined 4-point reference thresholds (ng/mL)

Default Range

0
0
5
5
Low
0 ng/mL
Borderline Low
0 ng/mL
Optimal
5 ng/mL
Borderline High
5 ng/mL

Overview

Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is an essential nutrient that supports energy production, DNA repair, and nervous system function. A blood niacin test measures whether you have adequate levels of this vitamin. Deficiency can cause fatigue, skin problems, and neurological issues, while severe deficiency leads to pellagra. Most people get sufficient niacin from diet, but supplementation may be needed in certain conditions or dietary restrictions.

Research & Evidence

15 publications

Sort:

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed · 15 articles

Technical Information (LOINC Codes)

Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker

18244-4Primary
Niacin [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma
ng/mL
10836-5
Niacin [Mass/volume] in Blood
ng/mL
2656-7
Niacin [Mass/time] in 24 hour Urine
ng/(24.h)
34342-6
Niacin [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma
umol/L
79402-4
Niacin [Moles/volume] in Blood
nmol/L

Available Lab Tests

Order tests that measure this biomarker