Laboratory Services, Asheville, NC 28801 - Mission Health

OutReach Client ServicePhone: (828) 213-5177Inpatient ServicePhone: (828) 213-0982Laboratory Services, Asheville, NC 28801FAX: (828) 213-5170 FAX: (828) 213-0983Carnitine, Urine UCARN CPT CODE: 82379Department: Reference Lab Performed: Shipped Monday-Thursday 1400Turn-Around Time:3 WeeksMethod:Tandem Mass SpectrometryComponents:Specimen DataSpec Type:Vol:Urine5.0 mLContainer:24 Hr Urine ContainerMin Vol Adult:Min Vol Peds:5.0 mL5.0 mLUnacceptable Conditions:Special Instructions:Testing performed by Duke University.Follow 24-hour Urine collection procedure:1. Start collection in early morning, discarding the first urine of the day and note the time as the start of thecollection.2. DO NOT URINATE DIRECTLY INTO THE URINE JUG. Use a disposable container to catch urine and pour intoJug.3. Collect all urine during the 24-hour period. Keep the Jug on ice throughout the collection period.4. The next morning at the same time, collect and retain the first urine of the day and note the time as the end ofcollection.5. Label the Jug with patient's name and ID and the date and time of the start and end of the collection.6. Deliver the specimen to the Laboratory as soon as possible.Transport Temperature:RefrigeratedStabilityAmbient :Refrigerated:Frozen: