Referred to Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey GU16 7UJ
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Alternative names, keywords |
Carnitines, free carnitine, acylcarnitine, octanoyl carnitine, C5DC (glutaryl) carnitine, C14:1, C18:OH |
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Samples required |
Blood spot acylcarnitines (recommended for first-line investigations): Blood spots on Guthrie card, or
Plasma acylcarnitines
Please supply clinical details with request. |
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Test indications |
Investigation of suspected disorders of amino acid and fatty acid metabolism (see paediatric investigation profiles). |
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Reference range |
See report. |
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Turnaround time |
Referral lab quotes turnaround time of 7 days, however additional time must be allowed for packing, dispatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results. |
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Enquiries |
Biochemistry (Referrals) |
Lithium heparin blood (green cap, 6 mL tube, or paediatric tube for babies/children) for spotting in lab.
Clotted blood accepted provided in non-gel tube.