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Carnitine Determination - Plasma
Test Information:	This test provides quantitative analysis of Free and Total Carnitine in Plasma.
Test Details
Test Code:	4310
Technical Information
Methodology:	Tandem Mass Spectroscopy
Test Type:	Analyte Analysis
References Values or Ranges:	Normal Ranges: Age 3 weeks or less: Free: 8-33, Acyl 2-9, Total 12-41, Free/Total 70-94 Age over 3 weeks: Free 28-56, Acyl 5-18, Total 36-70, Free/Total 70-94 Unit: micromoles/L

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.

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

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