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Test Code OAU Organic Acids Screen, Random, Urine

Reporting Name

Organic Acids Scrn, U

Useful For

Diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Urine


Necessary 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
Urine Frozen (preferred) 416 days
  Refrigerated  14 days

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

83919

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
OAU Organic Acids Scrn, U 49287-6

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
80619 Organic Acids Scrn, U 49287-6

Report Available

3 to 5 days

Reject 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.