Branch-Chain Amino Acids, Quantitative, Plasma or Serum
Test Includes: Valine, leucine, isoleucine, and alloisoleucine.
Availability: Mon. - Fri., 0800 - 1700
Turnaround Time: 2 - 3 days.
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL (at least 0.5 mL preferred).
Specimen Handling: Centrifuge and separate from cells
within 1 hour of drawing. Freeze serum
or plasma.
Interpretive Reference Range: Provided with patient report.
Age dependent.
Use: Useful in diagnosis & monitoring of maple syrup urine disease (MSUD).
Methodology: Ion exchange chromatography (amino acid analyzer).
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