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CARNITINE, RANDOM, URINE

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1950    Geisinger Epic ID:  23454

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Random urine


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

1.5 mL urine; minimum 1 mL.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Freeze and ship frozen.


Transport temperature: 

Frozen.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: Unacceptable. Refrigerated: 72 hours. Frozen: 1 year.


Rejection criteria: 

Room temperature specimens unacceptable.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  82379
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.

Test includes: 

Urine carnitine.


Methodology: 
Flow Injection Analysis
Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Synonyms: 

UCARN, Quest test code 30338


Doctoral Director(s): 
Randin Nelson MD
Review Date:  12/12/2024

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