3-Methylglutaconic Acid
Test Mnemonic
3MGA
CPT Codes
- 83921 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
33273-4
Includes
- 3-Methylglutaconate
- Interpretation
Performing Laboratory
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Frozen | Centrifuge, aliquot and freeze ASAP. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | Sodium or Lithium heparin (Green) | Frozen | Centrifuge, aliquot and freeze ASAP. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable |
| Frozen | Indefinitely |
Days Performed
1 day per week
Turnaround Time
8 - 16 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) |
Clinical Info
Classification: Organic Acid