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Carnitine Analysis, Quantitative

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