UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Carboxylase Enzyme Screen
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CARBEN / HCCARBEN
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82658
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Testing will be sent to an approved reference laboratory.
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Routine: 7 - 14 days.
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Specimen Requirements
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Blood
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This test intended for pediatric biochemical genetics patients only. If questions, contact Biochemical Genetics Lab at (608)262-6386 or (800)862-1013.
Blood must be sent by overnight courier to arrive at the performing laboratory within 24 hours of draw time. Blood must be received in UWHC Client Services Lab (B4/220) by 1200 Monday-Wednesday.
A normal control tube from a non-related person must be submitted with patient sample. There is no charge for the control tube.
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Preferred: Yellow top(with ACD-A/B anticoagulant)
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Preferred: 9 mL
Pediatrics: 3 mL
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Whole Blood
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Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: Not acceptable
Frozen: Not acceptable
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Interpretation
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Interpretation provided with results. Submit clinical history to assure appropriate interpretation of results.
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pyruvate
propionyl-COA
3-methylcrotonyl-COA
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