Specimen Collection

Methylmalonic Acid (MMA) - Blood

Test Name: Methylmalonic Acid (MMA) - Blood
Test Code: SAMMA or SASABI
Specimen Type: Blood - Serum Gel
Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Preferred Volume: 2 mL
Comments: LAB NOTES:; Please check clinical notes.; For B12 Deficiency testing use procedure code SAMMA and send sample to Prince of Wales, Sydney.; For Metabolic disease use procedure code SASABI and send sample to Perth Children's Hospital - PathWest.; Testing laboratory must be confirmed with Duty Biochemist.
: For all samples:; Centrifuge serum ASAP and store serum frozen.; Send to testing laboratory on dry ice. Do not pack dry ice in a sealed container. Use appropriate PPE

Assay Performed: CSRA -QEII, Ground Floor. PP Block; Pathwest (Special Chemistry) - Perth Children's Hospital; QEII Medical Centre, Verdun Street; Nedlands 6009; WA; (08) 6383 4114; Prince of Wales Hospital; Level 4 Campus Centre. Barker Street; Randwick, 2031; NSW; (02) 9382 9200

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