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Urine Carnitine
Test Code4199
Quest Code
14990
Alias/See Also
Quest 14990; Sunquest: CARNU; Acylcarnitine, Free and Total
CPT Codes
82017, 82379<br /> <strong><strong>This test is not available for New York or Rhode Island patient testing.</strong> </strong>
Preferred Specimen
5 mL random urine, no preservative
2 mL pediatric (0-2 Years) random urine, no preservative
2 mL pediatric (0-2 Years) random urine, no preservative
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Instructions
Ship specimen frozen on dry ice. One control thaw is acceptable.
Transport Container
Sterile screw-cap container
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 1 hour
Frozen: Indefinitely
Refrigerated: 1 hour
Frozen: Indefinitely
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Received room temperature • Received refrigerated
Methodology
Tandem Mass Spectrometry (MS/MS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by the DUH Biochemical Genetics Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.
This test is not available for New York or Rhode Island patient testing.
Setup Schedule
Mon
Report Available
7-14 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Performing Laboratory
Duke University Hospital Biochemical Genetics Laboratory
801 Capitola Drive, Suite 6
Durham, NC 27713-4384
