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Test Code LAB835 Methylmalonic Acid (MMA), Serum 

Additional Codes:

MMA

Collection:

Specimen: Blood

Container: Serum Separator, Plain Red

Volume: 5 mL; Minimum 2 mL

LABORATORY USE ONLY:
Test Volume: 1.5 mL (0.5 mL min) Serum
 

Storage Instructions:

Send specimen to Lab immediately. Centrifuge specimen within 2 hours of collection. On-campus collections: Tube to 99 or deliver to University Extension Hospital Room EH318
Submit in plastic vial, Refrigerated
Off-campus collections: 
Centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours. 
Specimen to be stored/transported Refrigerated.
 

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Performing Laboratory Section:

MAYO REFERENCE LAB

Send To:

UMC MAIN LABORATORY Specimen Receiving – EH319 Hospital Extension

Reference Interval:

0.00 – 0.40 umol/L

 

Interpretive Data:

Test methodology: Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry.

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by MUSC in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.