Test Code LAB20465 Carnitine Free and Total Urine
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
CAFTU
Refer To
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.