CARNITINE, TOTAL & FREE
| Synonyms: | L-Carnitine, Total, Free, and Esters; Carnitine Total and Free |
| Computer Code: | (RCARN) |
| Specimen Collection: | 4 mL blood (red, gold, sodium heparin green, lithium heparin green top tube). Genetic consent required (See Test Requisitions and Consents #6) |
| Minimum Volume: | 3 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | SERUM: Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, freeze. Min 1.5 mL serum. PLASMA: Centrifuge, remove plasma, freeze. Min 1.5 mL plasma. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | NA |
| Routine TAT: | 7 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 82379 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |