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HelpTest Code LAB3487 Taurine
Clinical System Name
Taurine Quant
Synonyms
Taurine
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 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
CPT Codes
82131
Methodology
Method: Ion exchange chromatography with post column derivitization
Analytical Volume: 0.1 mL
Limitations:
Description
Quantitation of taurine 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)
Reference Ranges
|
0 - 1 mo (mcmol/L) |
1 mo - 5 yr (mcmol/L) |
6 yr - adult (mcmol/L) |
|
30 - 180 |
30 - 133 |
30 - 110 |