5 days; contact MLabs Client Services Center or Pediatric Geneticist on Call if assay is needed on an urgent basis.
Test Updated:
Alanine
Arginine
Asparagine
Aspartic Acid
Citrulline
Cystine
Glutamic Acid
Glutamine
Glycine
Histidine
Hydroxyproline
Isoleucine
Leucine
Lysine
Methionine
Ornithine
Phenylalanine
Proline
Serine
Threonine
Tryptophan
Tyrosine
Valine
L-alloisoleucine
Phosphoethanolamine
Homocystine
Argininosuccinic Acid
Hydroxylysine
UAA
Urine Amino Acids
UAAS
Urine Amino Acids Shadow
PGLABEL
Generic Peds Genetics Test
BIOCH GEN REPORT
BIOCHEMICAL GENETICS REPORT
Beta-Alanine
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid
Glutamate
Ethanolamine
Sarcosine
Alpha Aminobutyric
Beta Aminoisobutyric
Taurine
Carnosine
Alpha Aminoadipic
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Test Overview
LCMS/MS
Diagnosis of suspected amino acid and urea cycle disorders.
Interpretive report provided.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Collect random urine specimen and freeze. Freeze each specimen immediately after collection if multiple collections are needed to reach the minimum volume. Include the patient’s family history, clinical condition (asymptomatic or acute), diet, and a list of current medications with the test requisition.
