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Test Code LAB6606 Amino Acids, Quantitative

Performing Section

Biochemical Genetics

Purpose/Principle

Analysis using the Biochrom 30+ Amino Acid Analyzer and Open LAB software

Special Collection Notes

It is recommended but not required to collect blood in a fasting state or 2 hours post-prandial.

Specimen Type

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

Specimen Volume

Preferred: 0.9 mL (0.3mL serum/plasma)
Minimum: 0.6 mL (0.2 mL serum/plasma)

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)

Test Components

See Resources

Reference Range

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TAT

3 days

Aliases

AA, Quant

CPT

82139

Test/Batch Schedule

Mon-Fri