Department
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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
ACAR
Test Code (Numeric Code)
7620
Laboratory Handling
Transport
Send specimen to the lab on ice
Separating
Spin and freeze
Laboratory
Send frozen plasma
Sample Stability
2 hours
Synonyms
Plasma acylcarnitines
Free carnitine and total acylcarnitine
Carnitine (Plasma)
Turnaround Time
2 weeks
Specimen Type
- Plasma
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Acceptable
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
3.5
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Acceptable
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Last updated: 03/11/2026