Description
Urine amino acids is done via ion-exchange. It is used in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with suspected amino acid transport disorders or where amino acids act as a secondary marker.
Request a test
To request this test please send sample with a request providing patient ID (three identifiers), specimen information, assay required, relevant clinical details and sender information. Before sending sample please read details on requesting and labelling by clicking on the link. Please also refer to any additional information provided for this test.
Additional information
Sample should be frozen as soon as possible at �20�C until analysis, but may be stored at 4�C for up to 8 hours.
Sending address
Chemical Pathology Reception
Level 1, Camelia Botnar Building
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Laboratory service
Chemical Pathology
Sample requirements
5ml fresh random urine in a plain universal container.
Reference range
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Turnaround time
3 - 6 weeks
Disease / group
Inherited amino acid disorders
Cost
Upon request
Call in advance?
Not required