2 - 5 days
Test Updated:
Acylcarnitine
Carnitine, Free and Total
Carnitine, Free and Total
BCARNFT
AC/FC Ratio
L-Carnitine
CARN
Carnitine, Plasma
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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.
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.