Organic Acids
Background:
Investigation of inherited metabolic disease in paediatric patients.
Urine sample must be sufficiently concentrated and negative for nitrates for analysis. Approximately 5 mL of urine is required for analysis.
Urine amino acid analysis will also be performed.
Other Comments:
Analysed at Department of Newborn Screening & Biochemical Genetics, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Whittal Street, Birmingham, B4 6DH
Interpretive comments will be provided by the referral laboratory.
About This Test
Department: Biochemistry (referred)
Requirement:
- Spot urine (universal container)
Turnaround Time: 6 - 8 weeks