Carnitine, Quantitative, Urine
Abbrev Code: | MMMISC | ||
Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Laboratory Miscellaneous Order |
Synonyms: | L-Carnitine, Urine | ||
Methodology: | Tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS)/Flow injection analysis | ||
CPT Codes: | 82379 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 2-9 days. | ||
Compliance: | This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic. This test has not been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. |
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Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Urine |
Optimal Volume: | Submit entire collection; analysis requires 1.5 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.5 mL |
Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Mix collection well before aliquot is taken. Aliquot 1.5 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Freeze immediately. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
Stability: | 3 days at refrigerated temperature; 1 year frozen (preferred). |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Mayo) |
Referral Lab number: | CARNU |
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