Carnitine, Quantitative, Urine
| Abbrev Code: | MMMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Carnitine, Quant, Urine |
| 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 1.0 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.0 mL |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Mix collection well before aliquot is taken. Aliquot 1.5 mL, 1 mL minimum. Freeze immediately. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Mayo) |
| Referral Lab number: | CARNU |
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