Sample type: Serum

Test name: MMA a.k.a. methylmalonic acid

Condition / Indication: Investigation of suspected B12 deficiency, or cobalamin disorder

Special precautions & notes: None.

Reference range: Reference ranges and interpretative report provided by referral laboratory.

Container: Serum (Gold top)

Alternative container: EDTA (lavender 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, Synnovis, North Wing - 4th Floor, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7EH