Methylmalonic Acid
Order Name
METHYLMA S
Test Number: 2051075
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 2051075
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Methylmalonic Acid
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Quant Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry | 13964-2 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (0.6 mL ) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 2 mL (0.6 mL ) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Green/Gray Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.6 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing). Specimen Type: Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube OR green-top (heparin) tube Specimen Storage: Refrigerated Specimen Collection: Separate serum or plasma from cells within one hour of collection. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 19 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 3 - 6 days six working days after setup by performing lab. |
| Clinical Use | This test is used to evaluate and monitor methylmalonic acidemia |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 706961 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 706961 |
| CPT Code(s) | 83921 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |