| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
291
Amino Acids Quantitative by LC-MS/MS, Urine
| Methodology: | Quantitative Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry |
| Performed: | Mon-Fri |
| Reported: | 5-8 days |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: First morning urine preferred.
Collect: Random urine - 4 ml urine.
Avoid dilute urine when possible.
Specimen Preparation: Mix urine well. Transfer urine to s Standard Transport Tubes and freeze immediately.
Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN.
Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Remarks: Clinical information is needed for appropriate interpretation.
Additional required information includes age, gender, diet (eg, TPN therapy), drug therapy, and family history.
Biochemical Genetics Patient History Form is available
Stability: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 1 month
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 82139 |
| PDF Document: | 291.pdf |