Phenylalanine & Tryosine, Blood

Phenylalanine & Tryosine, Blood

Lab Dept: Chemistry Test Name: PHENYLALANINE & TYROSINE, BLOOD General Information Lab Order Codes: PHTY Synonyms: Phenylketonuria (PKU) CPT Codes: 84510 – Tyrosine 84030 – Phenylalanine (PKU), blood Test Includes: Phenylalanine and Tyrosine reported in mg/dL Logistics Test Indications: Useful in diagnosis of phenylketonuria (PKU) and to monitor phenylalanine and tyrosine levels in PKU patients on low phenylalanine diets. Lab Testing Sections: Serology – Sendouts Referred to: Fairview University Medical Center (Test code: TYPH) Phone Numbers: MIN Lab: 612-813-6280 STP Lab: 651-220-6500 Test Availability: Daily, 24 hours and performed on the following schedule at Fairview. All specimens will be processed and held to be run on these days: Mondays and Wednesdays, results are reported the following day. Turnaround Time: 2 – 5 days Special Instructions: N/A Specimen Specimen Type: Blood Container: Green top (Li Heparin) tube Alternate: Green(NaHep or LiHep NO GEL) tube, Lavender top (EDTA) tube or Red top (NO GEL) or filter paper. Draw Volume: 2 mL blood (Minimum: 0.3 mL) or blood absorbed onto filter paper. Processed Volume: 1 mL (Minimum: 0.05 mL) plasma/serum Collection: Routine venipuncture Special Processing: Lab Staff: Centrifuge specimen, remove serum/plasma aliquot into a screw- capped round bottom plastic vial. Store and ship at room temperature. Forward promptly. Patient Preparation: None Sample Rejection: Mislabeled or unlabeled specimens Interpretive Reference Range: Phenylalanine: Age: Result (mg/dL): 0 – 3 months: 0.0 - 1.9 mg/dL 4 months – 11 years: 0.1 - 1.4 mg/dL > or = 12 years: 0.5 - 1.6 mg/dL Tyrosine Age: Result (mg/dL): 0 – 3 months: 0.0 - 2.7 mg/dL 4 months – 11 years: 0.4 - 1.6 mg/dL > or = 12 years: 0.6 - 2.4 mg/dL Critical Values: N/A Limitations: N/A Methodology: High performance ion exchange liquid chromatography. References: Fairview University Medical Center December 2017 .

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