BCAA (Branched Chain Amino Acids)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

BCAA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7438

Synonyms

Maple Syrup Disease,
Plasma aminoacids

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Plain (Red Top)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3.5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Laboratory instruction:
See Amino Acids.

Enter complete Clinical Details at registration.
Do not send photocopy to LabPlus, ensure all information is on the computer generated sendaway request form

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