METHYLMALONIC ACID

Liquid Chromatography –Tandem Mass Spectometry (LC-MS/MS) Stable Isotope Dilution Analysis

 

Test Performed At:

 

 

Mayo Medical Laboratories   #80289

 

Specimen Required:

 

 

Collect 4.0 mL (minimum 1.5 mL) of whole blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or serum gel tube(s). Green-top (heparin) or lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) are also acceptable.

 

Laboratory Notes:

 

 

Spin, separate and send 2.0 mL (0.7 mL minimum) serum or plasma (heparin or EDTA) frozen in a plastic vial.

 

 

NOTE:

DO NOT freeze/thaw specimen.

 

Reference Values:

 

 

Serum <0.40 micmol/L

 

Day(s) Test Set Up:

 

 

Monday-Friday; continuous until noon

 

Cut-Off Time:

 

 

 

 

Turn Around Time:

 

 

4-6 days

 

CPT Code:

 

 

83921

 

Care Manager Order Name:

 

 

Methylmalonic Acid, Serum ONCE RTN

 

KIDDOS Order Name:

 

 

Methylmalonic Acid

 

Cerner Order Name:

 

 

Methylmalon Acd

 

Last Updated 10/08