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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

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This information was last updated on 19 August 2026