Test directory: Carnitine

Ordering Code5452
Test NameCarnitine
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred ContainerSST (Gold)
Other Specimen/ContainerPlasma in Sodium Heparin (Green), Serum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume1 mL
Collection InstructionsRefrigerate immediately
Avoid hemolysis
Handling InstructionsSeparate and freeze immediately
Transport RequirementsOahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 5 Hours
Refrigerated: 5 Days
Frozen: 1 Month
Rejection CriteriaAmbient, Hemolyzed
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 7 Days
MethodologyChromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 19, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Carnitine, TotalALLSee report.
Carnitine, FreeALLSee report.
Carnitine EstersALLSee report.
Esterified/Free RatioALLSee report.