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HelpTest Code UORGSM Organic Acids Screen, Random, Urine
Additional Codes
| Mayo | OAU |
| Epic ID | LAB418 |
Special Instructions
Specimen Type
UrineNecessary 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 |
Transport frozen.
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
Testing Algorithm
For information see Epilepsy: Unexplained Refractory and/or Familial Testing Algorithm
Useful For
Diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
3 to 5 daysReference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
CPT Code Information
83919