80779:CARNITINE, FREE

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80779:CARNITINE, FREE
Methodology: Tandem Mass Spectrometry (MS/MS)
Edit Date: 11/5/2008
Performed: Tuesday-Saturday
Released: 1-4 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab.
CPT Code: 84311-90
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: One 4 mL green top tube (heparin).
Handling: Centrifuge and separate plasma from cells immediately and pour into a plastic vial. Freeze. CRITICAL FROZEN.
Stability: 12 hours refrigerated or 30 days frozen. Unstable ambient.
Standard Volume: 0.5 mL plasma.
Minimum Volume: 200 µL plasma.
Transport: Frozen on dry ice.

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