Amino Acids (quantitative) or Branched Chain Amino Acids (isoleucine, alloisoleucine, leucine, valine)

Clinical Chemistry

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Description

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Sample Type

Plasma, Lithium Heparin, minimum 1 mL separated. Send to Laboratory promptly. Urine, plain, random or 24 hour collection.

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Turnaround Time

Within 3 weeks

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External Notes

Quantitation of all amino acids ( full quantitation ) or only the branched chain amino acids ( part quantitation ) is available in plasma. Part quantitation is usually used for monitoring known maple syrup urine disease patients. Sent to: Sheffield Children's Hospital For more information contact Sheffield Children's Hospital Laboratory. FOR LAB USE ONLY: Centrifuge plasma sample promptly and remove plasma with a pipette. Do not disturb buffy coat. Serum may also be acceptable, but must be indicated clearly on request form. Store urine and plasma at -20C if not sending immediately.

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Patient Preparation

Please include information on current therapy.

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