Carboxylases Enzyme Assay
| Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Laboratory Miscellaneous Order |
| Methodology: | Radiochemical assay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 82658 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | Pyruvate, Propionyl-CoA and 3-methylcrotonyl-CoA Carboxylase | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Wed; results are reported within 10-15 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Samples must arrive within 36 hours of collection. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 3 mL (pediatric only) |
| Container: | Yellow (ACD, Solution A) tube available from laboratory |
| Collection Instructions: | Sample must be collected Monday through Wednesday by noon to arrive at the reference laboratory no later than Thursday morning. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Refrigerated or frozen samples, or samples in transport longer than 36 hours. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Whole blood. Do not process. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship overnight at room temperature to arrive in an insulated container (add freezer gel pack during warmer seasons) to arrive at the reference laboratory within 36 hours. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (UCSD Biochemical Genetics) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
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