Test Details
Mnemonic
AMNCS
Ordering Code
3600038
CPT-4 Code(s)
82139
Specimen Information
Collect
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Specimen Preparation
Collect CSF. Centrifuge CSF to separate and remove cellular material. Freeze supernatant. Send 0.5 mL CSF supernatant (0.3 mL minimum) frozen in a screw capped plastic vial. CRITICAL FROZEN. Clinical information is needed for appropriate interpretation including age, gender, diet and family history. Please contact WML Client Services for Biochemical Genetics Patient History form.
Transport Temperature
Critical frozen
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 1 month
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 1 month
Methodology
Quantitative Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes