Methodology
Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
UCSD Biochemical Genetics
Epic ID
LAB429
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
7-9 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2 mL Blood
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in sodium heparin (dark green-top) tube is also acceptable. Serum collected in a red-top or serum separator tube (SST) is also acceptable but only as an alternative if needed.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Test Volume Required
1 mL Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Plasma
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge, separate serum or plasma within 20 minutes, and promptly freeze. Ship frozen. Complete UCSD Biochemical Genetics requisition and submit with specimen.
Comments
Acylcarnitines are very useful in diagnosing mitochondrial fatty acid beta oxidation disorders and several othe rorganic acidemias.
CPT Codes
82017
Revised
08-10-16
Initials
SL