Methodology
Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Specimen Type
Tissue
Performing Lab
UCSD Biochemical Genetics
Epic ID
Only ordered by Pathology
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
12-16 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
30 mg Muscle Biopsy
Container Type
Sterile Container
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Test Volume Required
30 mg Muscle Biopsy
Minimum Test Volume
30 mg Muscle Biopsy
Included Tests
Carnitine total, free, and esterified.
CPT Codes
82379
Revised
01-18-15
Initials
SL
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