Succinylacetone, Urine
Abbrev Code: | SUCCIN | ||
Order Code: | LAB3179 | Order Name: | Succinylacetone Urine |
Methodology: | Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry | ||
CPT Codes: | 83921 x1 | ||
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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