Organic Acids [inc Orotic Acid] (Random Urine)

Test information: Used as part of the metabolic screening investigations into the causes of unexplained metabolic crisis (metabolic acidosis, hyperammonaemia, hypoglycaemia etc). Used in the investigation and diagnosis of suspected fatty acid oxidation defects, organic acidaemias and aminoacidopathies etc.

Specimen Type(s)

• Urine;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Plain Universal / Yellow Top Monovette;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Plain Universal;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

2ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Please provide full clinical details. Nappies are not accepted.

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Please see the report.

UKAS number

8071

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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