5 - 10 days; contact MLabs Client Services Center or Pediatric Geneticist on Call if assay is needed on an urgent basis.
Test Updated:
ORA
URINE OROTIC ACID
Generic Peds Genetics Test
PGLABEL
BIOCH GEN REPORT
BIOCHEMICAL GENETICS REPORT
Urine Orotic Acid Shadow
ORAS
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Test Overview
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)
Diagnosis of suspected organic acidurias.
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.