Acylcarnitine, Quantitative

Test ID: 

705971

CPT code:

82017

Clinical Use:

Used in the diagnosis and monitoring of inherited disorders of fatty acid oxidation and organic acidurias. May be used as a follow-up test to some abnormal newborn screen results.

Specimen Type:

Plasma, frozen

Requested Volume: 

0.5 mL

Minimum Volume: 

0.1 mL

Container Type: 

Green-top (sodium heparin) tube

Storage Instructions:

Freeze

Expected Turnaround Time:

1 to 2 Days

Rejection Criteria

Specimen thawed or not frozen; gross hemolysis; specimen type other than frozen plasma.