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Carnitine Total and Free

Order Code
706500
CPT
82379
Test Details
Synonyms

Levocarnitine, L-Carnitine®

TAT

10 days

Methodology

High-pressure liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures both total and free carnitine. Helps diagnose carnitine deficiency or metabolic disorders.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

3 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or green-top (heparin) tube

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

Strictly frozen, requires own sample container

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 14 days
Order Code
706500
CPT
82379
Test Details
Synonyms

Levocarnitine, L-Carnitine®

TAT

10 days

Methodology

High-pressure liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures both total and free carnitine. Helps diagnose carnitine deficiency or metabolic disorders.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

3 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or green-top (heparin) tube

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

Strictly frozen, requires own sample container

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 14 days