Division of Medical Genetics

Mass Spectrometry Laboratory

The Duke Mass Spectrometry Laboratory offers a wide range of assays for diagnosis and monitoring of inborn errors of metabolism including acylcarnitine profile, carnitine level, organic acids, amino acids, creatine and guanidinoacetate levels, S-sulfocysteine, fatty acid in vitro probe, and Hex4 analysis. The laboratory also offers DNA analysis for fatty acid oxidation disorders. Using state-of-the-art technology, the Mass Spectrometry Laboratory has been the site of multiple new innovations in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with metabolic disorders.

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Laboratory Contact Information

Mass Spectrometry Laboratory

Biochemical Genetics Laboratory

Duke University Medical Center

801 Capitola Drive, Suite 6

Durham, NC 27713

Tel: 919-549-0445
Fax: 919-549-0709
Email Contact Form

For inquiries or to request copies of test results, please call the main office:
919-549-0445 and dial 0, 8:00am to 5:00pm EST

David Millington, PhD,
Director
milli014@mc.duke.edu

Sarah Young, PhD
Research Scientist, Sr
young116@mc.duke.edu

Steve Hillman, BS
Laboratory Manager
hillm005@mc.duke.edu