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Methylmalonic Acid

Alternative Names:MMA
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:MMA
Specimen Types:Serum
Plasma
Container Types:
SST
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
Adults Volume or Mass:1 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:0.5 mL
Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:On Ice
Assay Frequency:Weekly
External Laboratory:Pathology Queensland- RBWH Campus
Additional Notes:

Suggest holotranscobalamin (Active B12) as an alternate test.

Must be approved by a Chemical Pathologist

Testing method: LC-MS/MS (Queensland Pathology)