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Methyl Malonic Acid (Serum)

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Supportive of vitamin B12 deficicency, suspected when MCV is elevated.

Alternate names:
Methyl-malonic Acid, methylmalonic acid, MMA
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
MMA
Medicare details:
MBS number: 66839
100% MBS price:
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Minimum Adult Volume:
2 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Notes:

Spin, separate and freeze sample.

Frequency:
Weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
2 weeks
Laboratory Use Only
Laboratory Notes:

For B12 deficiency - Test to be sent to Prince of Wales Hospital,

                                  Barker St, Randwick