ACYLCARNITINE
Order Code ID
1426
Test Description
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Abbreviation
Alias
Specimen Description
Serum of Plasma
Container Type
Plain (Red Top) Tube
CPT Code
82017
Transport Temperature
Critical Frozen
Turnaround Time
3 - 8 Days
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
LOINC
39001-3
LOINC Description
3-Hydroxyisovalerylcarnitine (C5-OH)
Handling/Draw Instructions
After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 12 hours; Frozen: 1 month (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles). Rejection Criteria: Room temperature specimens. Specimens that have been refrigerated for longer than 12 hours. Grossly hemolyzed specimens
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