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Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

ACADM gene

Synonyms

acyl-CoA-dehydrogenase C4 - C12 straight chain, MCAD Deficiency

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

4 ml EDTA (Purple) Whole blood. Do not centrifuge or freeze.

Paediatric Specimen

4 ml EDTA (Purple) Whole blood. Do not centrifuge or freeze.

Sample Delivery to Lab

Ambient on day of collection. Refrigerate overnight or weekend then send ambient

Test Information

Department

Sendaway - Cytogenetics

Referred Out

Minimum Volume

4ml EDTA(Purple). Paediatric 0.5ml EDTA(Purple)

Electronic Information

Registration Code

ACADMP

HL7 mapping code

$ACADM