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Test ID: AAQP    
Amino Acids, Quantitative, Plasma

Method Description Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference

Quantitative analysis of amino acids (AA) is performed by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) by labeling amino acids present in plasma, urine, and CSF with aTRAQ Reagent 121. Samples are dried and reconstituted with aTRAQ Reagent 113-labeled Standard Mix. Amino acids are separated and detected by LC-MSMS (API 3200). The concentrations of AA are established by comparison of their ion intensity (121-labeled amino acids) to that of their respective internal standards (113-labeled amino acids). Chromatography is performed using a C18 (150x4.6mm) column and total analysis time is 18 minutes.(Lacey JM, Casetta B, Daniels SB, et al: Amino acid quantitation in plasma, urine and CSF by iTRAQ Reagent Amino Acid Analysis Kit and MS/MS. J Am Soc Mass Spec 2008;19[5]:S97)

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed Outlines the days and times the test is performed. This field reflects the day and time the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time required before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means assays are performed several times during the day.

Monday through Friday; 8 a.m.

Analytic Time Defines the amount of time it takes the laboratory to setup and perform the test. This is defined in number of days. The shortest interval of time expressed is "same day/1 day," which means the results may be available the same day that the sample is received in the testing laboratory. One day means results are available 1 day after the sample is received in the laboratory.

3 days (not reported on Saturday or Sunday)

Maximum Laboratory Time Defines the maximum time from specimen receipt at Mayo Medical Laboratories until the release of the test result

5 days

Specimen Retention Time Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded

2 weeks

Performing Laboratory Location The location of the laboratory that performs the test

Rochester