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Clinical System Name
Proline Quant
Description
Quanitifcation of Proline by ion exchange chromatography.
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 |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Biochemical Genetics
Phone Number: 206-987-2216
Synonyms
Proline
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M-F | 2-5 days |
Contact the Biochemical Genetics Lab for requests outside of stated availability (206)987-2216.
Methodology
Method: Ion exchange chromatography with post column derivatization
Analytical Volume: 0.1 mL
Limitations:
Reference Range
Reference Ranges accompany patient results.
CPT Codes
82131
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.