Acylcarnitine (Urine)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

BGA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

6290

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

5 mL Collect Urine (Random). Random urine in plain container, no preservative.

Transport

For routine analysis a sample sent immediately at room temperature to the laboratory is acceptable.

Laboratory

LabPLUS Biochemical Genetics

Sample Stability

These can be tested and remain stable for 2 weeks. Record any delays on the request form.

Associated Tests

Synonyms

Urine Carnitine and Total Carnitine, Carnitine (Urine)

Turnaround Time

2 weeks

Specimen Type

  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.2

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container
Acceptable
  • N/A

Last updated: 17/08/2026