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HelpTest Code 01357 Acylcarnitines, plasma, quantitative
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Green Top (Li Heparin)
Volume: 4.5 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL plasma
Collection Instructions: Place specimen in ice and send to laboratory immediately. Centrifuge within 2 hrs
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Plasma |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Not available |
| Refrigerate | Not available |
| Frozen | 2 months |
Methodology
Electrospray Ionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry (ESI-MS/MS)
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 5 - 14 days
Reference Interval
The age-related reference interval will be provided on the report.
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Testing Laboratory
Biochemical Genetics Laboratory
Basement 1, Children’s Tower
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital Pte Ltd
100, Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 229899
63948728
Useful For
Diagnosis of fatty acid oxidation disorders and several organic acidurias.
Evaluating treatment during follow-up of patients with fatty acid beta-oxidation disorders and several organic acidurias.
Service Code
36803
Update
Last updated 25/11/2024