Methodology
Quantitative Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Synonyms
Alpha-aminoadipic semialdehyde dehydrogenase; Piperideine-6-Carboxylate; Pipecolic acid; Pyridoxine-Dependent Seizures Panel; Delta 1-piperideine-6-carboxylate
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Friday
Standard TAT
4-12 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Blood
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Instructions
Adults: Fasting specimen preferred. Infants and Children; Draw specimen prior to feeding or 2-3 hours after a meal preferred. Plasma collected in a lithium heparin (green-top) or EDTA (lavender-top) tube or serum collected in a (red-top) tube or serum separator tube (SST) is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 Hours; Frozen: 1 Year
Rejection Criteria
Samples exposed to more than two freeze/thaw cycles
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.2 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and freeze immediately. Complete an ARUP requisition and include physician's progress notes or a completed Biochemical Genetics Patient History form to submit with specimen frozen. Clinical information is needed for appropriate interpretation. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick-up Monday-Friday.
Included Tests
Pipecolic Acid, Pyridoxine-Dependent Epilepsy Interp and Total AASA-P6C Piperideine-6-Carboxylate.
CPT Codes
82542
Revised
11-02-18
Initials
SL