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CARNITINE Total & Free |
Indications:
The Carnitine Total & Free test is recommended for detection of primary or secondary carnitine deficiency and monitoring of patients being treated with carnitine. Candidates include patients with failure to thrive, cardiomyopathy, weakness, or possible metabolic disorders.
Method Description: HPLC/ESI/MS/MS quantification of total and free carnitine.
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Specimen
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Specimen Requirements
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Shipping Requirements
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| 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: 150 µl
(microliters) |
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: 200 µl
(microliters) |
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 business days
CPT Code(s): 82379
Specimens can be sent via Federal Express, DHL, or UPS.
Special Instructions: Ship using Priority Overnight service.
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CIDEM | University Hospitals Case Medical Center | 11100 Euclid Avenue, WEARN Rm 649
Cleveland, Ohio 44106 | Phone: 216.844.1286 | Fax: 216-844-8005
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