ITEM ID
G148
Item Name
PYRUVATE; PYRUVIC ACID
DOCTOR SPECIALITY
Pediatrician
DISEASE DESCRIPTION
Metabolic disorders
Test Status
Active
Specimen
3 mL (2 mL min.) Whole blood from 1 Grey Top (Sodium Fluoride) tube. Mix whole blood immediately with equal volume of 7% Perchloric Acid. Mix well and centrifuge immediately. Separate supernatant and submit minimum 2 mL. Ship refrigerated or frozen..
Method:
Spectrophotometry
Report:
Sample submitted by 2nd day of the month. Report issued in 4 weeks.
Usage:
This assay is useful for investigating possible disorders of mitochondrial metabolism when used in conjunction with blood lactate collected at the same time to determine lactate to pyruvate ratio..
Doctor Specialty:
Pediatrician
Disease:
Metabolic disorders
Components::
Department:
GENETIC
Pre Test Information:
No special preparation required