3-Methylglutaconic Acid
Test Mnemonic
3MGA
CPT Codes
- 83921 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
33273-4
Performing Laboratory
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Frozen |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | Lithium heparin (Green) | Frozen | ||
| 1 mL | Plasma | Sodium heparin (Green) | Frozen |
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 (GC) |
Reference Range
| 3-Methylglutaconic Acid | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Years | 2 Years | Normal | 86 - 202 | nmol/L | 3 Years | 12 Years | Normal | 94 - 230 | nmol/L | 13 Years | 99 Years | Normal | 91 - 223 | nmol/L |
Clinical Info
Classification: Organic Acid