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Baylor Genetics Laboratories
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Acylcarnitine Analysis - Plasma
Test Information: This test provides quantitative analysis of 27 acylcarnitine species.

This test is useful for screening patients suspected of inborn errors of fatty acid oxidation and organic acid metabolism.
Test Details
Test Code: 4300
Technical Information
Methodology: Tandem Mass Spectroscopy
Test Type: Analyte Analysis
References Values or Ranges: Ranges provided in the report.
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 3-5 lbs of dry ice in an insulated container by overnight courier.

Turn Around Time: 8 days
Billing Information
List Price: *For Insurance or Institutional Prices, please call.
CPT Codes: 82017 x 1, 82379 x 1


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