Introduction to CHOC metabolic lab:
The CHOC metabolic laboratory is certified by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), by CLIA, and by the State of California. We currently participate in national and international proficiency testing programs. We offer a variety of tests for diagnosis and treatment of metabolic disorders.
Abnormal diagnostic results are reported immediately, either by phone or fax, followed by the final official report. All other results are reported after a final interpretation is issued. The laboratory is available for consultative services to healthcare providers to help in the interpretation of test results and/or to assist with the need for further metabolic testing.
Contact information:
Shipping and mailing address:
CHOC
Metabolic Laboratory
1201 West La Vetareet
Orange, CA 92868
Phone: (714) 509-4382
Fax: (714) 509-8362
Laboratory Director:
Jose E. Abdenur M.D.
Board Certification:
American Board of Medical Genetics / Clinical Biochemical Genetics
Administrative Supervisor:
Dulce Amor Butoi, CLS
email: dbutoi@choc.org
General Information:
Laboratory working hours are Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 3 PM PST.
Please ship specimens Monday to Thursday.
STAT samples require the approval of the Lab director.
Label each specimen with the patient’s last and first name, DOB, and date and time of specimen collection.
Please send a specimen with the completed CHOC Metabolic Lab Test Request form (attached).
Certification:
CLIA ID#: 05D1033521
State of California Department of Public Health Lab ID#: CLF332320
College of American Pathologists (CAP) ID#: 7190394
Proficiency test programs:
College of American Pathologists (CAP)
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
European Research Network Disorders of Metabolism (ERNDIM)
Tests Offered* — (Specimen):
- Acylcarnitine Profile (blood spot on filter paper)
- Carnitine Total and Free (Plasma)
- Guanidinoacetate and Creatine (Plasma and Urine)
- Phenylalanine and Tyrosine-PKU Monitoring (blood spot on filter paper)
- Pipecolic Acid (Urine)
- Pyridoxine Epilepsy Dependent Biomarkers (Urine)
- Qualitative Organic Acids (Urine)
- Quantitative Amino Acids (Plasma)
*Please find information about each specific test in the links provided on right side menu of this web page.
Billing:
For new clients, please call 714-509-7975 to establish your account before sending any specimens.
Metabolic Lab info on choc.org (click link)