Acylcarnitine (Dried Blood Spot)

Test information: Used in the investigation of organic acidaemias or fatty acid oxidation disorders or hypoglycaemia in neonates/children. May be requested in the follow-up of positive newborn MCADD screening, with other samples. The analysis includes free carnitine.

Specimen Type(s)

• Dried blood spot;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Guthrie Card;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Guthrie Card;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

2 spots

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

For the investigation of hypoglycaemia- patient does NOT need to be hypoglycaemic when taking the sample.

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Bloodspot free carnitine 10.3 - 54.7 umol/L. Individual interpretation provided on report.

UKAS number

8071

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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