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HelpOrderable Name OAU Organic Acids Screen, Random, Urine
Additional Codes
CNE Order Code: Organic Ac Qt
Useful For
Diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism
Specimen Type
UrineNecessary Information
1. Patient's age is required.
2. Biochemical Genetics Patient Information (T602) is recommended, but not required, to be filled out and sent with the specimen to aid in the interpretation of test results.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)
Collection Container/Tube: Clean, plastic urine collection container
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL urine tube
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Pediatric: If insufficient collection volume, submit as much specimen as possible in a single container; the laboratory will determine if volume is sufficient for testing.
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Specimen Minimum Volume
4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Frozen (preferred) | 416 days | |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
Special Instructions
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
CPT Code Information
83919
Report Available
3 to 5 daysReject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Method Name
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
Forms
1. Biochemical Genetics Patient Information (T602)
2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Biochemical Genetics Test Request (T798) with the specimen.