Methylmalonic Acid Serum METHYLMA

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Methylmalonic Acid Level, Serum

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Methylmalonic Acid Level, Serum

EPIC Order Name

Methylmalonic Acid (MMA) Level

Clinical Info

Serum methylmalonic acid (MMA) measurement is used to evaluate individuals with signs and symptoms associated with vitamin B12 deficiency or congenital methylmalonic academia.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Gold Top Tube or Red Top Tube
Specimen: 2 mL serum (1.0 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
 
Note: Separate serum or plasma from cells within one hour of collection.

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

14 Days Room Temperature. Refrigerated or Frozen

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Days Performed

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp of America

CPT

83921

PDM

5904430

Result Interpretation

0−378 nmol/L
 
 
Disclaimer:
        This test was developed and its performance characteristics
         determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved
         by the Food and Drug Administration

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