Acylcarnitine Profile/Carnitine Esters
- LIS Mnemonic: AP
Collect
Green (Sodium heparin)
Volume Required
2.0 mL
Minimum Required
N/A
Transport
Room temperature
Stability
24 hours
Processing
refrigerate if delay in transport exceeds 24 hours. If sending specimen from outside CHOP, send plasma on dry ice by overnight courier (Mon-Thurs only).
Days Performed
Tuesday & Friday
Reported
3-5 days
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
82017
Methodology
Tandem MS
Remarks
aka...carnitine esters
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