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Methylmalonic Acid - Plasma Methylmalonic Acidemia \| Methylmalonicaciduria \| methylmalonic aciduria
Test Information:	This test provides quantitative analysis of Methylmalonic Acid in Plasma. Results from this test are not useful for Carrier Testing. Please note, carriers may have levels of Methylmalonic Acid in the normal range.
Test Details
Test Code:	4150
Technical Information
Methodology:	Tandem Mass Spectroscopy
Gene Name:	MMAA, MMAB, MUT
Test Type:	Analyte Analysis
References Values or Ranges:	Normal Range: 0.07-0.27 mM B12 Deficiency: 0.27-200 mM

Sample & Shipping Information
Test Requisition:	Biochemical
Specimen Type:	Plasma
Requirements:	Draw blood in a Sodium Heparin (green-top) tube(s) and separate as soon as possible. Send 1-2 cc of plasma. Store the specimen frozen at -20C. Specimen may be stored frozen for up to 7 days.
Shipping Conditions:	Ship frozen on dry ice in an insulated container by overnight courier.

Billing Information
Turn Around Time:	8 days
List Price:	*For Insurance or Institutional Prices, please call.
CPT Codes:	82542x1, 83789x1, 83921x1

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