Acyl Carnitine (Blood Spot)

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

ACBS

Referral code

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Test information

Abnormal acyl carnitines accumulate in a variety of inborn errors of metabolism, especially fat oxidation defects. Indications: unexplained hypoglycaemia, liver disease, metabolic acidosis.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Recommend to send plasma and blood spots

Reference range

Tube type

Tube type info

Special requirements

Dried Blood spot

Minimum volume

2 spots

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

4 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

4 weeks

Referral lab

Depts of Blood Sciences and Metabolic Biochemistry, Birmingham Children's Hospital