| Methodology: |
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
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| Performed: |
Tue
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| Reported: |
3-15 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Green (sodium or lithium heparin).
Specimen Preparation: Separate plasma from cells within one hour of collection. Transfer 3 mL plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Remarks: Clinical information is needed for appropriate interpretation. Additional required information includes age, gender, diet (e.g. TPN therapy), drug therapy, and family history. Biochemical Genetics Patient History Form is available on the ARUP Web site at http://www.aruplab.com/patienthistory or by contacting ARUP Client Services.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month
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