Acylcarnitine
| Test Name | Acylcarnitine |
| Alternate Name(s) | |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic | ACYLCAR |
| Specimen Type |
Serum |
| Collection Container | RED - 5.0 ml |
| Container Information |
Red Tube
|
| Collection Information | |
| Test Schedule |
Send-Out Monday thru Friday |
| Routine Turnaround Time | 1 - 2 weeks |
| Stat Turnaround Time | |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes |
Allow blood to clot at room temperature for 30 minutes and separate by centrifugation. Transfer an aliqout of serum to a labeled tube, cap tightly and FREEZE. Analysis includes Free and Total Carnitine and Acylcarnitine |
| Storage and Transport | Store and send frozen. Ship on dry ice. |
| Test Referred To | Offsite, Reference Lab |
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