Amino Acid Quantitative
| Test Name | Amino Acid Quantitative |
| Alternate Name(s) | AMINO ACIDS BLD, AMINO ACIDS PL |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic | AM BLQ |
| Specimen Type |
Plasma |
| Collection Container | Green - 5.0 ml |
| Container Information | |
| Collection Information | Fasting specimen is preferred. Transport on ice.
Please collect a clinical history. Freeze ASAP |
| Test Schedule | |
| Routine Turnaround Time | 10 days |
| Stat Turnaround Time | |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes | Specimen Requirements: Minimum Volume required: 1 mL - with Heparin Fasting specimen preferred State age of patient, (date of birth), and clinical diagnosis State if patient is on a special diet FREEZE PLASMA AND SEND FROZEN |
| Storage and Transport | Store frozen and ship on dry ice. |
| Test Referred To | Offsite, Reference Lab |
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