Laboratory Medicine
Test catalogue
Carnitine | |
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Test NameCarnitine |
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Specimen Type / RequirementsContainer Type = 1 Gold Top (SST) Minimum Testing Volume = 2 ml serum Tube must fill to at least ½ or greater of its vacuum capacity |
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Specimen HandlingCollection Instructions: Collect sample in gold or red top with or without gel separator. Please provide age, gender and clinical history to facilitate interpretation of analytical findings and recommendation of further testing or consultation Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label. Special Instructions Separate from cells within 2 hours of collection. Store and send refrigerated Rejection Criteria: Multiple freeze/thaw unacceptable, grossly hemolyzed, or lipemic, Unlabeled or Not Sufficient Quantity Samples will be rejected. Stability: Stable for 1 day Refrigerated and frozen: Over 1 day. Transportation: Send sample to core lab as soon as possible. |
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Required Documentation |
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Turnaround Time (TAT)15 Days |
Test Utilization |
Reference Value< 16d: 23.0 - 84.0 µmol/L >=16d: 32.0 - 84.0 µmol/L |
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Test CodeCARN |
MethodologyDTNB-Colorimetric |
Testing LocationReferred Out – ON, Canada (ROICL02) |
Other Information
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