Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
UCSD Biochemical Genetics
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
7-9 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
4 mL Blood
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Protect specimen from light.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge, separate serum or plasma within 20 minutes, and promptly freeze. Complete UCSD Biochemical Genetics requisition and submit with specimen frozen.
Comments
May be useful during tratment with benzoate and phenylacetate.
Revised
01-30-15
Initials
SL