Organic acid analysis, urine

Alphabetical Test listing

Organic acid analysis, urine-13584

Test name:

Test number:

13584

Excellian order number:

LAB13584

Abbreviation:

OAUR

Useful for:

The diagnosis and monitoring of patients with inborn errors of organic acid metabolism, inborn errors of amino acid metabolism, urea cycle defects, and defects of the mitochondrial respiratory chain.

Specimen type:

Urine, random

Collection container:

Screw cap plastic container (non sterile)

Volume:

10 mL

Minimum volume:

3.0 mL

Processing instructions:

Freeze

Transport container:

Screw cap plastic container (non sterile)

Transport and stability:

Frozen (strict) - 12 months

Patients with biochemical abnormalities undergo various treatments. For this reason, it is crucial that all urine specimens for organic acid analysis, regardless of volume and specimen storage, be forwarded to Lab Corp Burlington. Do not reject any of these specimens. Any samples found to be unsuitable will be rejected and commented in Burlington.

Reason for rejection:

Urine too dilute
Quantity not sufficient for analysis (QNS)

Performing lab:

LabCorp Burlington (716720): R-LC

Days set up:

Mo, Fr

TAT:

8 days

Method:

Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS)

Reference ranges:

An interpretive report will be provided

CPT codes:

83919

LOINC code:

Result 49287-6

Date created:

04/10/2019

Revised date:

04/08/2022

Review date:

04/06/2022