Carnitine ← Return Test Information Test Name Carnitine
Synonyms Plasma acylcarnitines, Free carnitine
Price $275.00
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Preferred Specimen Heparin
Testing Location Referral
Turn Around Time 2 weeks
Collection Information Main Lab Only Yes
Preparation
A brief clinical history is essential
Must reach lab within 3 hours of collection, collect close to courier times if necessary
Collection on ice
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Processing Information Registration Code CARN
Notes
Keep chilled until freeze
Separate and freeze within 4 hours of collection
Alternative sample is a single spot on a Guthrie card, refer to Acylcarnitine profile
Methodology Minimum Volume 0.2mL Plasma
Interpretations View Interpretations External Referral Information Referral Location LabPlus (via WHL)
Send Away Transport Specimen preferably on ice, separate 0.2mL plasma and freeze specimen immediately. Accept ambient samples up to 4 hours post collection but please note on form. Send frozen to LabPlus.
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