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Laboratory: Clinical Biochemistry
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:
Ages TOTAL  (μmol/L) FREE  (μmol/L)
1 - 7 days: 17 - 46 10 - 29
8 d - 2 y: 24 - 66 19 - 50
> 2 y Male: 37 - 89 28 - 69
> 2 y Female: 30 - 73 19 - 60
Availability:
Specific days
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.