Free Carnitine; Total Carnitine
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Carnitine – Free and Total, Serum/Plasma
Test ID: CARNI
Test
Method
LC-MS/MS
Method Description
Quantitation using non-derivatized method (LC-MS/MS).
Report Includes
Specimens
Serum; Plasma
Test Location
Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X8
Test Version
26-Jun-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Serum; Plasma
Collection Containers
Preferred
Red Top (no additive)
Acceptable
Green Top (Sodium Heparin); Green Top (Lithium Heparin)
Sample Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Separate within 1 hour of collection. Store and send frozen.
Additional Information
Please provide age, gender and clinical history to facilitate interpretation of analytical findings and recommendation of further testing or consultation.
Stability
Refrigerated | 1 day |
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Frozen | >1 Day |
Test Version
26-Jun-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
LC-MS/MS
Method Description
Quantitation using non-derivatized method (LC-MS/MS).
Turnaround Time
12 days
Results
Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
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Free Carnitine | µmol/L |
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Total Carnitine | µmol/L |
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Test Location
Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X8
Test Version
26-Jun-2023
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
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CARNI | 2790Free Carnitine | umol/L |
2791Total Carnitine | umol/L |
Test Version
26-Jun-2023