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Test Code LAB10234 METHYLMALONIC ACID, 2-METHYLCITRIC ACID, 3-HYDROXY PROPIONIC ACID

Aliases

MMA Group

Performing Section

Biochemical Genetics

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma:
Green Top -Lithium Heparin (Preferred)
Dark Green Top – Sodium Heparin
Red Top -Plain
Gold Top -SST

Specimen Volume

Preferred: 3.0 mL
Minimum: 0.6mL

Processing Instructions

Green or Gold top-CENTRIFUGE per procedure / Red Top – Clot 60 minutes in upright position
Pipette off plasma or serum into pour off tube
Attach original tube to pour off tube with rubber band
Store and ship sample Frozen on dry ice.

Temperature

Frozen (dry ice)

TAT

7 days

Test Components

Methylmalonic Acid
2-Methylcitric Acid
3-Hydroxypropionic Acid

CPT

83921 x3

Sample Stability

Frozen: 8 Weeks

Reference Range

Methylmalonic Acid

0-1 year: <=0.6 mcmol/L

1 year and up: <=0.4 mcmol/L

 

2-Methylcitric Acid

0-1 year: <=0.7 mcmol/L

1 year and up: <=0.5 mcmol/L

 

3-Hydroxypropionic Acid

0 to 1 year: <=9.4 mcmol/L

1 year and up: <=6.0 mcmol/L