Indications:
The Acylcarnitine Profile includes Carnitine Totla & Free Testing. This Full Profile test is useful for diagnosis and monitoring treatment of patients with strongly suspected or known metabolic disorders.
Method Description: The analysis, developed in Dr. Hoppel's laboratory, includes a quantitative HPLC/ESI/MS/MS determination of over 35 different acylcarnitines including short-, medium-, and long-chain acylcarnitines. Includes quantification of Total and Free Carnitine.
| Specimen |
Specimen Requirements |
Shipping Requirements |
| Plasma |
Collect 0.5-1ml blood in an EDTA tube (lavender top), mix gently, and centrifuge as soon as possible after collection. Then transfer the plasma into a polypropylene tube and freeze.
Minimum Amt Required: 250 µl |
Ship sample on dry ice. |
| Urine |
Thoroughly wash the patient's perineal area and then collect urine in a clean container. Transfer 1-5ml of urine to a tightly stoppered polypropylene tube and freeze.
Minimum Amt Required: 350 µl |
Ship sample on dry ice. |
Heart, Liver
or Skeletal Muscle |
After a biopsy/autopsy, the heart should be immediately quick-frozen in liquid nitrogen.
If avoidable, tissue should not be embedded in wax. We have to use PBS to melt the wax away which may compromise sample integrity.
Minimum Amt Required: 20 mg |
Ship on dry ice. Prior to shipment, samples need to be stored at -70°C or colder. |
Samples Accepted: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Turn-Around-Time: 5-10 business days
CPT Codes: 82379, 82016, 82017, 80500
Specimens can be sent via Federal Express, DHL, or UPS.
Special Instructions: Ship using Priority Overnight Priority service.
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