Acylcarnitine, Plasma
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
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Details
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Assay category
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.
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | Patient should be in a well-fed state |
| Preferred specimen(s) | 1 mL frozen plasma collected in sodium heparin (green-top) tube |
| Alternative specimen(s) | Serum |
| Minimum volume | 0.5 mL |
| Collection 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 |
| Reject criteria | Gross hemolysis • Received room temperature • Received refrigerated |
Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
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