
Sample type: Plasma
Test name: MMA a.k.a. methylmalonic acid
Condition / Indication: methylmalonic aciduria, ?B12 deficiency
Special precautions & notes: None.
Reference range: Age related: ≤65 yrs 0-280 nmol/L; >65 yrs 0-360 nmol/L
Container: EDTA (lavender top)
Alternative container: Serum (Gold top)
Ideal volume (mL): 2 mL
Referred outside NBT for analysis? Yes
Discipline: Clinical Biochemistry
Turnaround time: 20 days
Referral location: Nutristasis Unit, St Thomas' Hospital, Viapath, North Wing - 4th Floor, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7EH