Test Overview
Flow Injection Analysis-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (FIA-MS/MS)
Evaluation of patients with a clinical suspicion of a wide range of conditions including organic acidemias, fatty acid oxidation disorders, and primary carnitine deficiency.
Interpretive report provided.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Increased values may be obtained after carnitine supplementation or meat consumption.
Test Details
2 - 5 days
- Acylcarnitine
- Carnitine, Free and Total
- Carnitine, Free and Total
- BCARNFT
- AC/FC Ratio
- L-Carnitine
- CARN
- Carnitine, Plasma
Specimen Requirements
Collect specimen in a green top tube (preferred); lavender top tube is also acceptable. Centrifuge, aliquot plasma into a plastic vial and freeze.
Additional Information
Test includes Total Carnitine, Free Carnitine, Acylcarnitine, and AC/FC Ratio. Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.