CARNITINE, PLASMA
Marquette General Health System
HLAB/HOL Code |
CRNTN | |
MGH LIS Test No |
9184 | |
Schedule |
Monday-Friday | |
Testing Time |
2 Days | |
Testing Lab |
Mayo Labs | |
QORR Test Code |
C9184 | |
Type |
1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) | |
Volume |
0.5 mL | |
Temperature |
Frozen | |
Preservative |
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Collection Info |
Spin down and send 0.5 mL (0.3 mL pediatric) of heparinized plasma frozen in plastic vial. Plasma gel tube is not acceptable. NOTE: THIS ASSAY MUST HAVE ITS OWN SEPARATE FROZEN VIAL AND THE PATIENT'S AGE IS REQUIRED. |
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Clinical Utilities
Evaluation of patients with a clinical suspicion of a wide range of inborn
errors of metabolism, especially organic acidemias and fatty acid
oxidation disorders including primary carnitine deficiency.
CPT Codes
82379
The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines
and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the
sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions
regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
See report for age specific reference ranges.
Component Information
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