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Test Code LAB11295 Methylmalonic Acid

Department

SEND OUTS

Reference Lab Test Number

MMA01

Refer To

Warde Medical Laboratory

Primary Collection Container

Gold (SST)

Alternate Collection Container

Red (No Gel)

Lavender 6 mL (K3EDTA)

Transport

Serum frozen

Preferred Transport Temperature

Frozen

Processing

Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL in a screw-capped plastic vial.

Stability

Ambient: Unacceptable

Refrigerated: 4 days

Frozen: 14 days

Minimum Testing Volume

0.5 mL

Reference Range

<0.4 umol/L

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Performed

Monday, Wednesday – Friday

Reported

5 Days

CPT Codes

83921

Unacceptable Conditions

Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.