Sign in →

Test Code LAB20465 Carnitine Free and Total Urine

Department

Send Outs

Reference Lab Test Number

CAFTU

Primary Collection Container

Sterile Urine Cup

Transport

Urine Frozen

Preferred Transport Temperature

Frozen

Processing

Send 5.0 mL in a screw-capped plastic vial.

Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable

Refrigerated: Unacceptable

Frozen: 1 month

Minimum Testing Volume

2.0 mL

Reference Range

By report

Methodology

Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Performed

Tuesdays

Reported

5-12 days

CPT Codes

82379

Unacceptable Conditions

Refrigerated or room temperature specimens

Collection Requirements

CRITICAL FROZEN. Collect random urine.