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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CARNI | 2790Free Carnitine | umol/L |
| 2791Total Carnitine | umol/L |
Test Version
26-Jun-2023