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3-Methylglutaconic and 3-Methylglutaric Acids - Blood

Source Blood
 
Mnemonic BGLBL

BGL Test Name Prompt: 3-Methylgluta
 
Specimen Requirements

1 x 4 mL dark green top heparin tube, NOT PST.  Red top non-additive tube is also acceptable.

Minimum 0.5 mL plasma or serum.
 

Specimen Handling PSC:
Centrifuge, transfer plasma or serum to aliquot tube, write "Heparin"  or "Red Top" on the aliquot tube, and transport on ice to DSC.

RRL:
Centrifuge, transfer plasma or serum to aliquot tube, write "Heparin" or "Red Top" on the aliquot tube, and transport on ice to ACH.

Extra-regional:
Centrifuge, transfer plasma or serum to aliquot tube, write "Heparin" or "Red Top" on the aliquot tube, and freeze prior to 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) Methylglutaconic Acid - Blood; 3MGC - Blood; Methylglutaric Acid - Blood; 3MGA - Blood
 
Reference Interval Provided on test report.