Organic Acids
| Label Mnemonic: | ORGAU |
| Epic code: | LAB418 |
| Downtime form: | A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Random Urine
Specimen
Instructions:
Record patient age on requisition. Include family history, clinical
condition (asymptomatic or acute episode), diet, and drug therapy
information.
Collection Medium:
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| Yellow top round bottom tube (no additive) |
Minimum:
Preferred Minimum: 10 mL random urine collected in
TWO Yellow top round bottom tubes (no additives)
Absolute Minimum: 4 mL random urine collected in a Yellow top round bottom tube (no additives)
Absolute Minimum: 4 mL random urine collected in a Yellow top round bottom tube (no additives)
Delivery Instructions:
Mix well and place on wet ice. Keep on ice and deliver to
laboratory immediately.Testing Schedule:
Monday through Friday
Turn Around
Time:
3 days upon receipt in reference laboratory (not reported on Saturday
or Sunday)
Reference Range:
An interpretive report will be provided.
Comments:
Useful For: Diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism.
Methodology:
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
CPT Code:
83919
See Additional Information:
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives