Methylmalonic Acid (MMA)
Clinical Biochemistry
Sample and container requirements
Serum (preferred) EDTA Plasma
Minimum volume required
500 μL serum/plasma
Special requirements
None
Patient preparation
None
Sample viability
Turnaround time
14 days
Reference range
≤65 years: <280 nmol/L >65 years: <360 nmol/L
Clinical guidance
Please refer to LabTestsOnlineUK to learn more about MMA. https://labtestsonline.org.uk/tests/methylmalonic-acid
Notes
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This information was last updated on 19 August 2026