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Acylcarnitines

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Acylcarnitines

Specimen Collection

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

Acylcarnitine request requires a Guthrie card (LabPlus) but if serum is sent, the test in performed at Westmead Hospital, Australia.

Paediatric Specimen

A single dried spot on Guthrie Card OR Heparin Plasma, Serum

Test Information

Department

Sendaway - Biochemistry

Test Availability

Referred to external laboratory.

Referred Out

NTC

http://testguide.adhb.govt.nz/EGuide/?elv=1&name=Dried%20blood%20spot%20carnitines&pn=1979&mn=992&sd=3&ts=14caf5207f0

http://testguide.adhb.govt.nz/EGuide/?elv=1&name=Plasma%20carnitines&pn=1977&mn=991&sd=3&ts=14caf4e1b69

Electronic Information

Registration Code

CARNACGP, CARNP

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