Carnitine, Tissue

Department

Specialist Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

TCAR

Synonyms

Carnitine (free)
Carnitine (total)

Turnaround Time

4 weeks

Test Code

3352

Specimen Type

• Tissue

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Additional Specimen Information

Fresh tissue biopsy/autopsy

Aliquot Instructions

Transport to Lab

Frozen
If overnight - Frozen

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Minimum 0.1 g wet fresh tissue biopsy/autopsy

Test Method

HPLC/Tandem Mass spectrometry

Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz

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