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Test Code LAB3409 Proline

Clinical System Name

Proline Quant

Synonyms

Proline

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 also 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 2-5 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

 

 

CPT Codes

82131

Methodology

Method: Ion exchange chromatography with post column derivatization

Analytical Volume: 0.1 mL

Limitations:

Reference Range

Reference Ranges accompany patient results.

 

Description

Quanitifcation of Proline 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)

Special Instructions

For infants and children draw sample prior to feeding  or 2-3 hours after a meal.