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Amino acids: plasma (HPLC)

EPIC

Plasma Amino Acids by HPLC

Section

Chemical Pathology - Metabolic

Clinical indications

Investigation/monitoring of amino acid disorders. Default PAA method if no indication of a urea cycle disorder or requirement for citrulline or total homocysteine analysis

Specimen requirement

0.5ml li hep plasma

Dispatch and handling instructions

Separate ASAP. Freeze immediately. Send frozen

Turnaround time

1 to 2 weeks by HPLC

Synonym

PAA

Is it IS0 15189 accredited?

Yes