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Test Code AMAP Amino Acid, quantitative, plasma 

Important Note

Place specimen in ice and send to laboratory immediately.

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB811 
NBS code LBC00061
Service code 31926 

Specimen Requirements

Submit the following:
 

Container:
Dark Green Top (Li Heparin)

Processing Requirements

Centrifuge and aliquot into plastic vial.
Specimen Type:
Plasma
Volume: 1 mL
Storage/transport requirements: Frozen

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Plasma
Ambient Not available
Refrigerate Not available
Frozen 2 weeks

Methodology

Ion-exchange Chromatography

Days and Times Performed

Monday through Friday, TAT 5 - 14 days

Reference Interval

The age-related reference interval will be provided on the report.

Useful For

Evaluating patients with possible inborn errors of metabolism.

Update

Last updated 23/06/2026

Referring / Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Client Services, 67724912

 

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

Tel: 63948728