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ACYLCARNITINE PROFILE, BLOOD

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1517    Geisinger Epic ID:  44113

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Plasma


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

2 mL plasma; minimum varies. Please send all short samples to CHOP for them to evaluate.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze.


Transport temperature: 

Frozen.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 24 hours. Refrigerate: Call CHOP. Frozen: 7 days.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  82017
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Methodology: 
Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Synonyms: 

ACARN


Review Date:  12/19/2024

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