Acylcarnitine Profile Qualitative, Dried Blood Spot (Referred Out) - Saskatoon

Overview

Description

Ordering recommendation

• Acylcarnitines are reported qualitatively.
• Please order Acylcarnitines Quantitative (plasma) if the concentrations of acylcarnitines are needed.

Test ordering requirements

Forms required

• Requisitions must have specific test indicated
• Miscellaneous Specimen Requisition Form #101878 or SHR Laboratory Medicine Community Laboratory Requisition Form #101064 or Acute Care Phlebotomy Requisition Form #101062

Specimen Information

Specimen types accepted

• Whole blood

Collection procedure

• Fill 3 circles on the newborn screening blood spot specimen collection card. Fill in the information on the newborn screening sample collection card before applying the blood. Apply whole blood directly to the collection card. Allow to dry at room temperature away from direct heat or sunlight for at least 3 hours before inserting the card into the plastic envelope.

Transport and stability

• Ship to referral laboratory at ambient temperature.

Rejection criteria

• Specimens received where the proper collection protocols were not followed
• Pathology and Laboratory Acceptance and Rejection Criteria

Performance

Methodology

• Available upon request

Days/times performed

Availability	Shipped daily Monday to Sunday
Testing site	Referred out by St. Paul’s Hospital Laboratory to Roy Romanow Provincial Laboratory

Maximum laboratory time

• 10 day turnaround time by referral laboratory

Last Updated: November 5, 2025