| Methodology: |
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
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| Performed: |
Mon-Fri
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| Reported: |
3-7 days
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| 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
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