Organic acids (urine)
Organic acid analysis identifies many compounds that are intermediates of numerous metabolic pathways and are used in the investigation and follow up of a number of inherited metabolic diseases. It is also done as part of a urine metabolic screen.
| Tube | Plain Universal |
|---|---|
| ID | 29975 |
| Availability | Weekdays |
| Turn Around | 18 days. Please contact the Biochemical Genetics laboratory for enquiries regarding urgent samples (0113 2064256). |
| Send to | Specialist Laboratory Medicine Block 46 St James hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF |
| Advice | http://www.bimdg.org.uk/guidelines/guidelines-start.asp |
| Collection Con | Minimum volume:1.5 – 5.0 mL (dependent on creatinine) Instructions for lab: Send to Block 46. If storage required (overnight or over the weekend) store refrigerated at 2-8ºC. Please discuss with Biochemical Genetics lab prior to rejecting any samples. |
| Frequency | Daily |
| Sample REQ | Plain urine. Boric acid samples must NOT be used. |
| Ref. Range Notes | Descriptive report of results is provided. Contact Biochemical Genetics laboratory for further advice if required. |
| Telepath | Urine organic acids: ORGU1J, Creatinine: CREU1J |
| ICE Codes | Urine organic acids: JORGU |
