Test ID LPCBS Lysophosphatidylcholines by Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (Reflex), Blood Spot
Method Name
Only orderable as a reflex. For further information see PLSD/89678 Lysosomal and Peroxisomal Storage Disorders Screen, Blood Spot.
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reporting Name
LysoPC by LC MS/MS (Reflex), BSSpecimen Type
Whole bloodOnly orderable as a reflex. For further information see PLSD/89678 Lysosomal and Peroxisomal Storage Disorders Screen, Blood Spot.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 blood spot
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Whole blood | Varies |
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For further information see PLSD/89678 Lysosomal and Peroxisomal Storage Disorders Screen, Blood Spot.
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Analyte |
Normal Range (mcg/mL) |
C20 Lysophosphatidylcholine |
≤0.20 |
C22 Lysophosphatidylcholine |
≤0.10 |
C24 Lysophosphatidylcholine |
≤0.20 |
C26 Lysophosphatidylcholine |
≤0.20 |
Performing Laboratory

Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
82542