5 days; contact MLabs Client Services Center or Pediatric Geneticist on Call if assay is needed on an urgent basis.
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URINE SUCCINYLACETONE
Generic Peds Genetics Test
PGLABEL
BIOCH GEN REPORT
BIOCHEMICAL GENETICS REPORT
Urine Succinylacetone Shadow
SAS
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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 a random urine specimen and immediately send to the laboratory or freeze within 2 hours. Freeze the sample if multiple collections are required to reach the minimum volume. Include the patient's family history, clinical condition (acute or asymptomatic), diet, and a list of current medications on the test requisition.
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Collect a random urine specimen and freeze within 2 hours of collection. If the minimum volume cannot be collected in one void, multiple collections are permissible; freeze within 2 hours of collection. Transport frozen; must be received frozen and within 48 hours of collection. Include the patient's family history, clinical condition (acute or asymptomatic), diet, and a list of current medications on the test requisition.