Branched-Chain Amino Acids, Including Alloisoleucine

Additional Information:

UFHPL Epic order code: LAB5817

CPT Code(s):

82136

Specimen Requirements:

Type: Dried blood spot

Special Instructions: Allow blood to dry completely before placing the specimen in a biohazard bag. Specimens sent through the mail do not require a biohazard bag.

Container/Tube:

  • Newborn screening card or protein saver card
Sample Volume: 1 circle
Minimum Volume: 1/4 of 1 circle
Storage: Ambient
Stability (collection to time of analysis):

  • Ambient: Stable
  • Refrigerated: Stable
  • Frozen: Stable
Rejection Criteria: Unidentified, diluted or contaminated, unsaturated

Use:

This test is used to monitor therapy in maple syrup (urine) disease (MSUD). It can also be used to evaluate elevated valine and/or leucine on newborn screen.

Methodology:

Liquid chromatography/Tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Reported:

Within 3 days

Performed:

Monday - Friday (STAT testing is available after consultation with the lab director.)