AMINO ACID QUANTITATION

General Information

Alias: AA Quant.

Performed: Sun.-Sat.

Turn Around Time: 3-5 days

CPT Codes: 82139

Performed By: Referral Lab

Notes:

Form required for testing.  Please complete the form (Patient History for Biochemical Genetic Testing) accessible using the link below or as a Reference Link on the Epic order:

http://ltd.aruplab.com/Tests/Pdf/16

Completed form must be submitted with the sample for testing.

Patient Preparation:  Adults: Fasting specimen preferred. Infants and children: Draw specimen prior to feeding or 2-3 hours after a meal. 

Clinical Utility: Diagnose and monitor aminoacidopathies (eg, PKU, MSUD).

Link: Amino Acids Quantitative by LC-MS/MS, Plasma

Components

Specimen Requirements