| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
349S
Methylmalonic Acid, Serum or Plasma
| Methodology: | Mass Spectrometry |
| Performed: | Tuesday-Saturday |
| Reported: | 4-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) OR Sodium heparin (green-top) tube - 2 ml serum or plasma
Specimen Preparation: Centrifuge and remove serum or plasma from cells, transfer serum or plasma to a Standard Transport Tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
Unacceptable Conditions: Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
Stability: After separation from cells: Room Temperature: 4 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 10 month
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics NY/NJ |
| CPT Code(s): | 83921 |