Carnitine free and total - plasma Refered Test
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CARTL
Clinic significance
An essential cofactor in the mitochondrial oxidation of fatty acids. Low serum levels are associated with either reduced synthesis, excess excretion (leakage into the urine or dialysis) or inadequate intake (due to malnutrition, poor absorption or parenteral nutrition).
Prenalytics
- 4 mL
- Heparin Plasma
- FROZEN
Further information
- 1 individual aliquot for this analysis.
- Sample to be frozen within 1 hour. Home sampling is not advisable.
- Enclose the specific clinical information form (R26-INTGB : Metabolic Biochemistry)
- Sample in a fasting state (for infants, draw sample 3-4 hours after bottle)
Documents to download
Methodology
Tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS)
Turnaround time
2 weeks
Pathologist(s) in charge
Refered Test
Specialty
Analytical Chemistry
Contact(s)
Dr Gilles PANTEIX
E-mail(s)
Phone(s)
+334 72 80 10 41
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Refered TestThe pre-analytical conditions and prices are defined on the basis of the requirements of the performing laboratory.
