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CARNITINE

Test Details
Test Name : CARNITINE
Alternative Test Names : CARNITINE, FREE CARNITINE, TOTAL CARNITINE
Code: 361
Test Overview : Used in the evaluation of muscle diseases.
Test Preparation Instructions : N/A
Turnaround Time: 10 DAYS
Reference Interval:
Age Reference Interval
Sex Low High Component Low High Units Note
M/F 1 15 DAY CARNITINE 23.0 84.0 Micromole / Litre
M/F 1 15 DAY CARNITINE FREE 12.0 60.0 Micromole / Litre
M/F >= 1 M CARNITINE 32.0 84.0 Micromole / Litre
M/F >= 1 M CARNITINE FREE 26.0 60.0 Micromole / Litre
M/F 16 31 DAY CARNITINE 32.0 84.0 Micromole / Litre
M/F 16 31 DAY CARNITINE FREE 26.0 60.0 Micromole / Litre
Age
Sex Low High Component
M/F 1 15 DAY CARNITINE
M/F 1 15 DAY CARNITINE FREE
M/F >= 1 M CARNITINE
M/F >= 1 M CARNITINE FREE
M/F 16 31 DAY CARNITINE
M/F 16 31 DAY CARNITINE FREE

Reference Interval
Low High Units Note
23.0 84.0 Micromole / Litre
12.0 60.0 Micromole / Litre
32.0 84.0 Micromole / Litre
26.0 60.0 Micromole / Litre
32.0 84.0 Micromole / Litre
26.0 60.0 Micromole / Litre
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container: SGT
Volume: 1.00mL

Collection Requirements: Specimen for this test must be collected, processed, aliquoted and frozen within 45 - 60 minutes of collection. If unable to meet these requirements, patients for this test must be referred to a Dynacare Laboratory and Health Services Centre for collection. Centrifuge and aliquot serum to a transport tube.
Storage and Transport: Store frozen. Ship on dry ice.

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