Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

Carnitine (Total & Free)

Ordering information:

Please note the patient will receive an account for $110.25 from VCGS for this test,and a partial rebate may be claimed back from Medicare. For further details regarding this, please contact VCGS directly.

The exception is when the test is requested as part of a follow up of newborn screening - in this case, no charges apply.

Laboratory:

Unassigned

Test Code:

carnt

Specimen types:

Plasma

Container types:

Lithium heparin no gel

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable

Minimum Adult Volume:

5 mL

Frequency:

Fortnightly

Result Turnaround Time:

2-3 weeks

Laboratory Use Only

Transport Instructions:

Plasma Frozen ASAP

External Laboratory:

Victorian Clinical Genetics Sevices (V.C.G.S) - Royal Childrens Hospital

External Laboratory details...