85880:METABOLIC SCREEN, URINE
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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| Methodology: |
Varies |
| Edit Date: |
11/8/2010 |
| Components: |
Cystine Screen / Homocystine Screen / Metabolic Screen / Mucopolysaccharide Screen / Tyrosine Metabolites, Qualitative |
| Performed: |
Tuesday, Thursday |
| Released: |
10-14 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab. |
| CPT Code: |
81002-90 / 82128-90 x2 / 82615-90 / 83866-90 |
| Specimen Collection Details |
| Collection: |
First morning urine sample into clean, dry plastic container. Also acceptable: Random urine or aliquot of 24-hour urine. |
| Handling: |
Freeze specimen within 4 hours of collection. List clinical indications, medications and diagnosis. |
| Standard Volume: |
10 mL urine. |
| Minimum Volume: |
6 mL urine. |
| Transport: |
Frozen on dry ice. |
| Comments: |
This is the preferred test for initial screening for inborn errors of metabolism since it covers a wide range of abnormalities. Indication/description: Includes Ketoacids, Ketones, Sulfur Aminoacids, Mucopolysaccharides, Urobilinogen, Porphobilinogen, Bilirubin, Glucose, Protein, and Reducing Substances. |
| Rejection Criteria: |
Thawing. |
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