Indications: Useful for newborn screening follow up, and diagnosis and monitoring of a large variety of metabolic disorders, including defects of pyruvate metabolism, the Krebs cycle, amino acid and fatty acid oxidation, and the electron transport chain.
Method Description: Semi-quantitative determination of over 50 non-volatile organic acids as TMS derivative by capillary dual column gas chromatography with confirmation by mass spectrometry.
Specimen |
Specimen Requirements |
Shipping Requirements |
Urine |
Thoroughly wash the patient's perineal area and then collect urine in a clean container. Transfer 1-5 ml of urine to a tightly stoppered polypropylene tube and freeze.
Minimum Amt Required: 1 ml |
Ship sample on dry ice |
Samples Accepted: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Turn-Around-Time: 5-7 business days
CPT Code(s): 83918, 80500, 82570
Specimens can be sent via Federal Express, DHL, or UPS using Overnight Priority/Next Morning.
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