Laboratory Services
Methylmalonic Acid, Quantitative, Serum
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| Test Description |
Methylmalonic Acid, Quantitative, Serum
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| Synonym(s) |
MMA1, UOW3442 |
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| Test ID |
MMA1
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| General Information |
Methylmalonic acid in serum is measured by ultrafitration and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. The reportable range is 0.1 - 5 mcmol/L with imprecision of 4.5 %CV. |
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| Specimen Type |
Blood |
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
4 mL blood in RED TOP tube |
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| Specimen Requirements |
4 mL blood in SST tube |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Centrifuge and separate serum as soon as possible and refrigerate. Note: Serum needs to be removed from Red top and any Separator tube. |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
requested: 0.5 mL serum |
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| Stability |
Refrigerated: 7 days |
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| Methodology |
HPLC - Tandem Mass Spectrometry |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday, Thursday |
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| Test Includes |
Methylmalonic Acid - MMA |
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| CPT Code(s) |
82542 |
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| Reference Range |
Elevated >0.30 mcmol/L |
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| Performing Lab |
UW Laboratory |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
