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Citrate, serum
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | MOLT |
| Test group | Citrate |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Spectrophotometric, enzymatic |
| Collection Instructions | Deliver immediately to Specimen Receiving. |
| Container type | Gold top |
| Amount to Collect | 4 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 2 mL serum |
| Min. Volume | 1 mL serum |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Delivered to lab > 30 min after collection |
| Processing notes | Centrifuge and refrigerate serum. |
| Units | mg/dL |
| Normal range | 1.7-3.0 mg/dL (85-156 µmol/L) |
| Synonyms | Citric acid |
| Turn around times | Test performed Tuesday-Saturday. Turnaround time: 2-4 days. |
| Last Updated | 3/19/2009 7:44:35 AM |
| Entry Number | 214 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667