Sample type: Urine - Random
Test name: Organic acids a.k.a. includes detection of pyroglutamate, 5 oxoproline, mevalonic acid, orotic acid
Condition / Indication: Investigation of metabolic acidosis, hyperammonaemia, encephalopathy, or suspected IMD
Special precautions & notes: Please phone laboratory if urgent analysis is required
Reference range: Interpretative report provided
Container: Urine plain 5ml (Beige top)
Alternative container: Universal (white top)
Ideal volume (mL): 5 mL
Referred outside NBT for analysis? No
Discipline: Clinical Biochemistry
Section: Metabolic Biochemistry
Turnaround time: 14 days
Method:
GC-MS