A458

Test CODE NAME

A458

Orotic Acid and Orotidine, Urine

Methodology: Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed: Thu
Reported: 3-10 days
Specimen Required: Collect: First-morning urine is preferred - 2 ml. 
Specimen Preparation: Urine must be refrigerated or frozen within 24 hours of collection
Freeze ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. 
Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. 
Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. 
Unacceptable Conditions: Urine specimens containing preservatives. Room temperature specimens. 
Stability: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 2 weeks (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
CPT Code(s): 83921x2