Laboratory: Clinical Biochemistry  (BIOCHEMICAL GENETICS)
Test Name:
CARNITINE, TOTAL & FREE - (S)
Test Code: CARN
Clinical Information:
Test performed at:
Health Sciences Centre by DSM Biochemical Genetics Laboratory using UPLC/MS/MS.
 
Assay includes both Total and Free Carnitine.
Collection Devices:
Lithium heparin plasma is also acceptable.
Specimen Required:


Serum: 1.0 mL
Pediatric Serum: 0.25 mL
Referral:
Requisition:
Reference Values:
AgesTOTAL  (μmol/L)FREE  (μmol/L)
1 - 7 days:17 - 4610 - 29
8 d - 2 y:24 - 6619 - 50
> 2 y Male:37 - 8928 - 69
> 2 y Female:30 - 7319 - 60
Availability:
Within 10 Days
Testing performed weekly
See Also:
More Information:
Type "CARNITINE" in Clinical Details. Ship refrigerated temperature to HSC Clinical Biochemistry - MS5.  Shipping ambient is acceptable if specimen will be received within 2 days.