Phenylalanine

Phenylalanine

Test Code

37356
84030
37356
84030
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Phenylalanine

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Patient Preparation

Collect specimen after an overnight fast (or at least 4 hours after a meal) if possible. Non-fasting samples are acceptable for pediatric patients.

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.

Reference Range(s)

≤30 days 30-79 umol/L
31 days-23 months 31-92 umol/L
2-17 years 38-86 umol/L
≥18 years 40-74 umol/L

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Collect specimen after an overnight fast (or at least 4 hours after a meal) if possible. Non-fasting samples are acceptable for pediatric patients.

Methodology

Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
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.

Reference Range(s)

≤30 days 30-79 umol/L
31 days-23 months 31-92 umol/L
2-17 years 38-86 umol/L
≥18 years 40-74 umol/L
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

0.4 mL plasma collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube or lithium heparin (green-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Collection Instructions

Separate plasma from cells as soon as possible and freeze below -20° C

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: Unacceptable
    Refrigerated: 7 days
    Frozen: 28 days

Reject Criteria

Received room temperature

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
0.4 mL plasma collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube or lithium heparin (green-top) tube
0.2 mL
Separate plasma from cells as soon as possible and freeze below -20° C
Transport tube
Frozen
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Received room temperature
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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