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Pseudonyms

Acylcarnitine Profile

Collection Requirements

4.5 ml Lithium Heparin Freeze immediately and transport frozen.

Tube Colour

Plasma

Test image(s)

Requires own tube?

No

Department

Biochemistry

Reference Interval

See report

Availability

Daily

Reference Laboratory

The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Pathology Specimen Reception
Corner Hawkesbury Road & Hainsworth Street, Westmead NSW, 2145. Ph:(02) 9845 3276
Fax:(02) 9845 3332

Fee

There will NO CHARGE for the diagnosis and monitoring of an inherited metabolic disorder (IEM). However, if the patients are being followed up for nutrition compliance or with condition NOT related to an IEM, out of pocket charge applies

Notes

Freeze immediately and transport frozen.

Test code: ACARNP

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