Methodology
Radiochemical Assay
Synonyms
3-MCC, 3-Methylcrotonyl-CoA Carboxylase Enzyme Activity
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
UCSD Biochemical Genetics
Epic ID
LAB00130
Lab Test Days
1 Day a week
Standard TAT
1-3 Weeks
Collection Information
Specimen Required
4-10 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Yellow (ACD)
Collection Instructions
Collect Monday-Friday before noon, No weekends or Holidays. Whole blood collected in an ACD Solution A or B (yellow-top) tube is acceptable. Blood for lymphocyte assay must be shipped at room temp same day. Specimen must be processed by UCSD Biochemical Genetics within 24 hours of the blood collection.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Test Volume Required
10 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
4 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Complete UCSD Biochemical Genetics requisition and submit with specimen room temp. Blood for lymphocyte assay must be shipped at room temp same day. Specimen must be processed by UCSD Biochemical Genetics within 24 hours of the blood collection. For urgent pick ups, call john at UCSD (858)-213-3361.
Included Tests
Pyruvate, Propionyl CoA, 3-Methylcrotonyl CoA Carboxylases
CPT Codes
83519
Revised
03-04-22
Initials
CL