Methodology
Gas Chromotography/Mass Spectrometry
Specimen Type
Urine, Random
Performing Lab
UCSD Biochemical Genetics
Epic ID
LAB00505
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
7-9 Days
Stat TAT
4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
10-20 mL Urine
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
Freeze urine immediatley.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Test Volume Required
10-20 mL Urine
Minimum Test Volume
5 mL Urine
Processing Instructions
Freeze specimen immediately. Complete UCSD Biochemical Genetics requistion and submit with specimen frozen.
Comments
Included in Organic Acid Comprehensive. Succinylacetone excretion can be used to follow the clinical status and therapeutic response of patients with tyrosinemia (type 2, hepatorenal).
Revised
01-18-15
Initials
SL