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

Methodology

Quantitative Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
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Reference Range

See report
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Performing Laboratory

ARUP
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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