| Test Name: Carnitine: Free/Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | Blood Carnitine Profile | ||
| PLS Test Code | Laboratory | Biochemistry | |
| Specimen | Blood | Analysis Performed On | Serum |
| Container | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Container colour | White |
| Multiple specimens | OR Lithium Heparin Gel Tube | ||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | 9 | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | 2 |
| Reference Ranges | |||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 4 Weeks | Turnaround Time Urgent | |
| Turnaround Other | |||
| Days test is performed | Fortnightly | Transport | 4 degrees C (On Ice) |
| Special Requirements | Do NOT collect on Friday or weekends | ||
| Patient Preparation | None | ||
| Collection Instructions | Venepuncture. Plasma Specimen Preferred. | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | Yes | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | Royal Children's Hospital, Tel: Biochem (Core Lab) 03 9345 5906, Biochem 03 9345 5, Address: Laboratory Service, Flemington Road, Parkville VIC 3052 | ||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 18-Mar-2008 (Version: 1.05) | ||