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Clinical System Name
Glutamic Acid Quant
Synonyms
Glutamic Acid
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Dark Green/Sodium Heparin, Lt. Green/Li Heparin
Preferred Vol: 1 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL
Note: Serum 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 |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Biochemical Genetics
Phone Number: 206-987-2216
CPT Codes
82131
Methodology
Method: Ion exchange chromotography with post column derivitization
Analytical Volume: 0.1 mL
Limitations:
Description
Quantitation of glutamic acid by ion exchange chromatography with post column derivatization
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)
Reference Ranges
| 0 - 1 mo | 1 mo - 6 yrs | 6 yrs - Adult | |
| Glutamic Acid (mcmol/L) | 20 - 135 | 15 - 100 | 10 - 80 |