Amino Acid Quanitative- Plasma (Ref Test)
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| Synonyms:
| Amino Screen |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) Green (lithium heparin) top vacutainer tube. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL plasma |
| Collection: | Remove plasma from cells within one hour of collection and freeze in a plastic purple screw capped aliquot tube for transport. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Hemolysis; thawed specimen; specimen collected with anticoagulant other than heparin; imprope labeling. |
| Reference Range: | See report |
| Methodology: | |
| Test Use: | To test for inherited metabolic disorders. |
| Additional Information: | Patients should not take antihistamines and oral contraceptives for 72 hours prior to specimen collection.
****Specimen may be sent to Greenwood Genetics upon request. (Amino Gwd) |
| Testing Includes: | Specimen sent to Greenwood Genetics Center or LabCorp. |
| Testing Facility: | Greenwood Genetics Center |