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Acylcarnitine, Plasma
Message*Take to processing ASAP to be spun down and frozen
Test Code
14531
Alias/See Also
LAB429
CPT Codes
82017
Preferred Specimen
1 mL frozen plasma collected in sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Patient Preparation
Patient should be in a well-fed state
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum
Instructions
Collect blood sample in sodium heparin (green-top) tube. Separate plasma by centrifugation ASAP. Avoid hemolysis. Remove plasma and place in plastic tube. Freeze immediately after separation. Date of birth is required.
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 28 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Received room temperature • Received refrigerated
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Sun-fri
Report Available
5-6 days
Limitations
A low carnitine level may mask a disease state.
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Elevation of one or more acylcarnitines is diagnostic for an organic aciduria or a fatty disorder. A low carnitine level may mask a disease state.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |