ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0099431: Methylmalonic Acid (MMA), Serum Quantitative |
| Test Mnemonic: MMA QNT-P | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Tandem Mass Spectrometry
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Sun-Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: 1-2 days *ExistReported> |
| Specimen Required: | |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: One 7 mL plain red or SST. Also acceptable: lavender EDTA, pink (K2EDTA), green (sodium heparin), gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate), or citrate.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 3 mL serum or plasma, frozen. Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: 1.5 mL serum or plasma, frozen. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 4 days; Frozen: 1 month *ExistStability> |
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| Reference Interval: |
| #ExistRefRange> 0.00-0.40 µmol/L *ExistRefRange> |
| Note: | |
| This test is performed pursuant to an agreement with Competitive Technologies, Inc. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 83921 |