Trimethylamine (24hr Urine)

Test information: Used in the diagnosis of Fish Odour Syndrome. Take sample during odour. Recommend a "Choline loading" prior to collection. Lunch and dinner with foods that cause odour e.g. eggs, beans, liver. For example meal include 2 eggs + 400g beans or beaked beans. Start urine collection the next day.

Specimen Type(s)

• Urine;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• 24hr Urine - Red Bottle (Acid);

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• 24hr Urine - Red Bottle (Acid);

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

20ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

24 hour urine containers can be ordered through Clinical chemistry, contact us on 01872 252540 or via ICE mail or rch-tr.biochem@nhs.net to request a container, a patient information leaflet will also be included.

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Please see the report.

UKAS number

10139

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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