Methylmalonic Acid (LABCORP)

99901000985

LAB835: Methylmalonic Acid, Serum | LABCORP EAP: 706961

LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .6

LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .6
LABCORP LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .6
LABCORP LAB: MICRO RED: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .6
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .6
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .6

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

Specimen: Plasma (preferred); serum is acceptable. Volume: 2 mL Minimum Volume: 1 mL Container: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, green-top (heparin) tube, red-top tube, or gel-barrier tube Collection: Separate plasma or serum from cells immediately to avoid a false elevation of homocysteine. After one hour at room temperature, a 10% increase may be seen. Transfer plasma and serum to a plastic transport tube (see Causes for Rejection). Homocysteine results increase by approximately 35% and 75% for samples not centrifuged and/or not separated from the clot for periods of four and 24 hours, respectively. Serum values are expected to be higher than plasma values. Slightly higher values are observed in nonfasting patients. Storage Instructions: Room temperature. Stable at room temperature or refrigerated for 14 days. Stable frozen for six months.

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