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Lab Test Dictionary

Carnitine Analysis, Quantitative

Methodology

Tandem Mass Spectrometry


Specimen Type

Urine, Random

Performing Lab

UCSD Biochemical Genetics


Epic ID

LAB00072

Lab Test Days

Monday-Friday

Standard TAT

12-14 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

10-20 mL Urine

Container Type

Sterile Container

Collection Instructions

Freeze urine immediately.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Frozen-Only

Test Volume Required

10-20 mL Urine

Minimum Test Volume

5 mL Urine

Processing Instructions

Complete UCSD Biochemical Genetics requisition and submit with specimen frozen.


Included Tests

Carnitine total, free, and esterified.


CPT Codes

82379


Revised

01-18-15

Initials

SL