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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Carnitine

Recent changes for Carnitine
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
30th January 2026
Optional Container Type

Guthrie card

Carnitine

Alternative Names:Total Free Carnitine
Quantitative Acylcarnitine Profile
Acylcarnitine
Free Carnitine
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:CARN
Specimen Types:Plasma
Container Types:
Lithium Heparin (without Gel)
Guthrie card
Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:On Ice
Send to lab immediately
External Laboratory:Victorian Clinical Genetics Services, RC Hospital
Additional Notes:

VCGS handbook:

https://www.vcgs.org.au/tests/carnitine-free-and-total/

https://www.vcgs.org.au/tests/acyl-carnitines/