Test Code LAB3535 Valine
Clinical System Name
Valine Quant
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 free 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
Description
Quantitation of valine by ion exchange chromatography
Availability
STAT | Performed | TAT |
---|---|---|
N | M-F | 3 days |
Contact the Biochemical Genetics Lab for requests outside of stated availability (206)987-2216.
Methodology
Method: Ion exchange chromatography with post column derivitization
Analytical Volume: 0.1 mL
Limitations:
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)
Reference Ranges
Age | 0 - 1 mo | 1 mo - 5 yr | 6 yr - adult |
mcmol/L | 70 - 300 | 75 - 350 | 120 - 300 |
Synonyms
Valine