7 working days
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Once per week
Provides quantitative measurement of individual acylcarnitines. Assists in diagnosing inborn errors of metabolism.
Plasma
1 mL
Lithium Heparin anticoagulant (green-top). Alternative: Lavender top (EDTA)
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 365 days |