Carnitine, Free and Acyl
| Source |
Blood |
| Mnemonic |
MISCBGL |
| Specimen Requirements |
1 x 5 mL red top tube, NOT SST. Heparin plasma is also acceptable (NOT PST). |
| Specimen Handling |
PSC: Centrifuge, remove plasma, and transport on ice to DSC.
RRL: Centrifuge, remove plasma, and transport on ice to ACH.
Extra-regional: Centrifuge, remove plasma, and freeze prior to transport to DSC. |
| Additional Information |
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| Testing Location |
ACH Biochemical Genetics Lab |
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