Methyl malonic acid
(a.k.a MMA)
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml
Test Code: MMA
Special instructions
Please indicate on form if patient is known methyl malonic aciduria, including cobalamin metabolism disorders.
Reference range
In the context of raised total homocysteine and the absence of renal impairment:
<0.29 not indicative of B12 deficiency
0.29 - 0.70 suggests B12 deficiency
>0.70 consistent with overt B12 deficiency
Sent away
to Neurometabolic Unit, Queens Square, London
Units
µmol/L
Turnaround Time
14
days
Department: Biochemistry