ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Organic Acids, Urine : 0098389
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Patient History For Biochemical Genetics
  


Mnemonic: ORG AC

Methodology: Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Performed: Mon-Fri
Reported: 3-7 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Random urine. Avoid dilute urine when possible.

Specimen Preparation: Freeze specimen immediately after collection. Transport 10 mL urine. (Min: 3 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Remarks: Clinical information is needed for appropriate interpretation. Additional required information includes age, gender, diet (e.g., TPN therapy), drug therapy, and family history. Biochemical Genetics Patient History Form is available on the ARUP Web site at http://www.aruplab.com/patienthistory or by contacting ARUP Client Services.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval:
Reports include age appropriate reference intervals and interpretation.
Interpretive Data:

See Compliance Statement B: www.aruplab.com/CS
Note: Certain analytes will be reported only if present at clinically significant concentrations (elevated). Client may request special reporting of an analyte of interest by one of the following methods: transmitting an ORDER COMMENT; faxing the request on the form, Patient History for Biochemical Genetics; or by contacting an ARUP Genetic Counselor at (800) 242-2787 extension 2141.
CPT Code(s): 83918
Cross References: 5-Oxoproline (Organic Acids, Urine), Succinylacetone (Organic Acids, Urine)