Succinylacetone, Blood

Test Name

Succinylacetone, Blood

LIS Code

SUCCB

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Whole Blood

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Newborn screening paper, supplied by Mayo. These filter papers are stored in the Clinical lab Send-Out area.

Container Whole Blood Required

Filter paper

Summary Test Name

Succinylacetone, Blood

Minimum Volume

5 blood spots on Mayo filter paper

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature

Specimen Preparation In House

Store at room temperature until shipped

Reference Value

Accompanies report

Additional Test Information

Collect 5 blood spots on the Newborn screening paper, supplies by mayo. Keep at room temperature in a horizontal position for 3 hours. Do not expose the specimen to heat or direct sunlight. Do not stack wet specimens. Keep specimens dry.