CARNITINE
Carnitine, Total and Free
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3642
Synonyms:
Carnitine Profile
CARNS
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Required Patient Info:
Patient's age is required.
Container Type:
Plain red top (Preferred), serum gel
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL
Specimen Processing:
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Frozen - 60 days
Refrigerated- 21 days
Room Temperature- 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Samples that are not frozen will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
82379 - Carnitine Total and Free (EAP 30021413)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Friday
Turnaround Time:
4-6 Days
Method:
Flow Injection Analysis-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (FIA-MS/MS)