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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry (METABOLIC)

Test Name:

ACYLCARNITINE, QUANTITATIVE - (P)

Test Code: ACRN

Clinical Information:

Test Indications:
Diagnosis of fatty acid oxidation disorders and several organic acidurias in plasma specimens.

Evaluating treatment during follow-up of patients with fatty acid beta-oxidation disorders and several organic acidurias.

Method: Flow Injection Analysis-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (FIA-MS/MS)
Test done at Mayo Medical Laboratories

Recommendations:
Draw specimen just prior to a scheduled meal or feeding.

Include family history, clinical condition (asymptomatic or acute episode), diet and drug therapy on requisition.

Collection Devices:

Preferred Device:	1 - Na Heparin 4mL, NO GEL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection Na Heparin 4mL, NO GEL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection Manufacturer: Becton Dikinson & Company Catalogue #: 367871
Alternate Device:	1 - Microtainer(s) - Li Heparin NO GEL (0.4 mL) to fill line Microtainer(s) - Li Heparin NO GEL (0.4 mL) to fill line Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson & Company Catalogue #: 365965

also accepted: EDTA 4ml NO GEL Tube(s)-Full Tube Collection
Fill No Gel tube or microtainer with blood to applicable line.

Specimen Required:

Plasma: 0.1 mL

Pediatric Plasma: 0.1 mL

Plasma that is hemolysed, lipemic or icteric is acceptable.

Referral:

Requisition:

_SH Biochemical Genetics Laboratory Requisition (R250-10-69)

Reference Values:

Availability:

Within 2 Weeks