Acylcarnitine, Plasma Profile

Test Code
ACLC-CC


Alias/See Also
Childrens Hospital test - ACYL


CPT Codes
82016

Preferred Specimen
3 mL plasma from Green top (Lithium Heparin)


Minimum Volume
0.6 mL whole blood


Other Acceptable Specimens
3 mL serum from serum Gel or Red Top


Instructions
Centrifuge sample, pipet off plasma into pour off tube.

Attach original tube to pour off tube with rubber band.


Specimen Stability
Specimen Type Temperature
Plasma Li Hep Frozen
Serum SST Frozen
Red Top – Separated Frozen


Methodology
Tandem mass spectrometry

Setup Schedule
Monday through Friday


Report Available
3 days


Performing Laboratory
Children's Hospital Colorado



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.