| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry |
| Test Name: |
METHYLMALONIC ACID - (U)
Test Code:
MMA
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| Clinical Information: |
Test Indications: This test is used for evaluating children with signs and symptoms of methylmalonic acidemia.
This test is also use for evaluating individuals with signs and symptoms associated with a variety of causes of cobalamin deficiency (vitamin B12). For pediatric patients < 19 years old: No restriction FOR ADULTS: This test is restricted to the following specialities: hematology, oncology, neurology and genetics. For other specialities: This test MUST BE APPROVED by a clinical chemist prior to send out. Click here for the Approval for Test Referral Biochemistry for (F260-11-02). Method: Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) done by Mayo Clinic Lab. For questions/information: Call Metabolic Lab at 204-787-4530 and ask for the Biochemical Geneticist. |
| Collection Devices: |
Preferred Device:
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| Specimen Required: |
Urine: 4.0 mL
Pediatric Urine: 1.2 mL
Stability: see below. |
| Referral: |
Store and keep frozen. Ship to Metabolic Lab (HSC) on dry ice. Refrigerated also accepted.
Please include the original requisition. Stability: see below |
| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
A descriptive report will be sent.
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| Availability: |
Within 2 Weeks
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| See Also: | |
| More Information: |
If you have any questions, please communicate with the Metabolic Lab (HSC): 204-787-4530
Stability: Frozen (preferred): 28 days Refrigerated: 28 days Ambient: 21 days Store and ship frozen to Mayo Clinic Lab: Test ID: MMAU CPT Code: 83921 |