Succinylacetone, Urine
| Sunquest Code: | SUCCIN | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3179 | Epic Name: | Succinylacetone Urine |
| Methodology: | Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry | ||
| Test Includes: | Succinylacetone and urine creatinine | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed once/week; results are reported the next day. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Urine, random or timed collection (2 to 24 hours) |
| Optimal Volume: | Submit entire collection; analysis requires 5 mL. |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Mix collection well before aliquot is taken. Aliquot 10 mL, 5 mL minimum. Store specimen in the freezer and ship on ice. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Biochemical Genetics (UMMC-East Bank) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Negative, Interpretive report. |
| Use: | Diagnose and monitor patients with hereditary tyrosinemia type I. This compound is found only in patients with this disease, not other tyrosine disorders. |
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