Test Code LAB2811 Arginine Quant
Clinical System Name
Arginine Quant
Synonyms
Arginine
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Dark Green/Sodium Heparin, Lt. Green/Lithium Heparin
Preferred Vol: 1 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL
Note: Serum or EDTA plasma is acceptable but not preferred.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin:Y
Aliquot:Y
Temp:-20 C
Storage location: -20 C BCG Box
Off-site collection: Spin and freeze plasma/serum and ship frozen.
Stability
Temperature | Time |
---|---|
Room temp | ≤ 2 hr |
Refrigerated | 24 hrs |
Frozen (Plasma/Serum only) | 1 month |
Availability
STAT | Performed | TAT |
---|---|---|
N | M-F | 3 days |
Contact the Biochemical Genetics Lab for requests outside of stated availability (206)987-2216.
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Biochemical Genetics
Phone Number: 206-987-2216
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CPT Codes
82131
Methodology
Method: Ion exchange chromatography with post column derivatization
Analytical Volume: 0.1 mL
Limitations:
Reference Range
Age | 0 - 1 mo | 1 mo - 5 yr | 6 yr - adult |
mcmol/L | 20 - 125 | 25 - 125 | 30 - 130 |
Description
Quantitation of arginine by ion exchange chromatography
Requisition
Biochemical Genetics Requisition
On the requisition include clinical information needed for appropriate interpretation. (Age, gender, diet (e.g. TPN therapy), drug therapy and family history)