Additional Information:
EPIC Test Name: ACYLCARNITINES, PLASMA, QUANT
UFHPL Epic Order Code: LAB429
CPT Code(s):
82017
Specimen Requirements:
Type: Blood
Container: Heparin or EDTA
Sample volume: 0.25 mL
Minimum volume: 0.25 mL
Storage: Refrigerate specimens. If transport is delayed or specimens are sent by overnight courier, spin blood and seperate and freeze plasma.
Stability (collection to time of analysis):
- Ambient: 4 hours
- Refrigerated: 4 days
- Frozen: 4 weeks
Rejection criteria:
- Frozen whole blood
Use:
This test is used to evaluate and monitor fatty acid oxidation disorders and organic acidemias. Compounds with the same molecular weight cannot be quantified individually.
Methodology:
Tandom mass spectrometry (MS/MS)
Reported:
5 - 7 business days
Performed:
Monday - Friday; STAT is available after consultation with the Metabolics Laboratory director; call 352.265.9900 to make arrangements for a STAT case.