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Carnitine, Total and Free - Urine

Source Urine
 
Mnemonic BGLNON

Non-Blood Test Name Prompt: Carnitine
 
Specimen Requirements Prefer at least 10 mL random urine, first morning void if possible (at least 5 mL for infants).

 
Specimen Handling If specimen is transferred to secondary container, indicate specimen type on label.

PSC:
Send on ice to DSC.

RRL:
Send on ice to ACH.

Extra-regional:
Freeze  before transport to DSC.
  
Additional Information Send a copy of the requisition with the specimen.
 
Testing Location ACH Biochemical Genetics Lab
Testing Frequency Biweekly
Alternate Name(s)

Total Carnitine - Urine; Free Carnitine Fraction - Urine; Carnitine Acyl/Free Ratio - Urine

 

Reference Interval Provided on test report.