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Acyl Carnitine Blood Spot (Acylcarnitine)

Phlebotomy Requirements

Heel prick by clinician. Blood spots must be allowed to dry before putting in envelope.

Collection

Hospital.

Sample container

All Colchester & Ipswich samples: 4 x Blood spots on a Guthrie card (Contact lab).

Site

*If Urgent Colchester Request*: GOSH, TAT: 2w. If Routine Colchester or Ipswich Request: Addenbrooke's, TAT: 17d.

Notes

Non-fasting. No specific patient preparation required.

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