Carnitine, Total and Free (LABCORP)

Test Code
99901000983


Alias/See Also
LAB815: Carnitine, Free and Total | LABCORP EAP: 706500


CPT Codes
82379x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN (Frozen) Min Vol: .2


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Frozen) Min Vol: .2
LABCORP LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP: (Frozen) Min Vol: .2
LABCORP LAB: STERILE CONTAINER: (Frozen) Min Vol: .2
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Frozen) Min Vol: .2
LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube: (Frozen) Min Vol: .2


Instructions
Adults: 4 mL lavender-top (EDTA) tube *Pediatric minimum: 1 lavender top microtainer*


Transport Temperature
Specimen: Whole blood Volume: 2 mL Minimum Volume: 0.6 mL Container: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or green-top (heparin) tube Storage Instructions: Room temperature Stability: Room temperature: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 14 days


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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