| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry (METABOLIC) | ||||
| Test Name: |
ACYLCARNITINE, QUANTITATIVE - (P)
Test Code:
ACRN
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| 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. |
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| Collection Devices: |
also accepted: EDTA 4ml NO GEL Tube(s)-Full Tube Collection
Fill No Gel tube or microtainer with blood to applicable line. |
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| Specimen Required: |
Plasma: 0.1 mL
Pediatric Plasma: 0.1 mL
Plasma that is hemolysed, lipemic or icteric is acceptable. |
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| Availability: |
Within 2 Weeks
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Specimen Handling:
Separate plasma from cells and send frozen to Health Sciences Center (HSC). HSC: Send frozen to Mayo Medical Laboratories (Test ID: ACRN) Stability Information (Plasma): Frozen (preferred): 92 days Refrigerated: 64 days Ambient: 8 days |