Urine Amino Acids
Description:
Analysis by ion-exchange chromatography, post column derivitisation with ninhydrin and photometric detection
Clinical details:
Urine amino acid analysis is only recommended for the diagnosis and monitoring of a few disorders including renal transport disorders and renal tublopathies. It is not recommended as a first line metabolic screen.
For cystinuria screening and monitoring please request urine COAL test by LC-MS/MS
For cystinuria screening and monitoring please request urine COAL test by LC-MS/MS
Reference range:
Qualitative report
Synonyms or keywords:
Amino acid, Metabolic
Units:
umol/mmol creatinine
Department:
Location:
Sample type and Volume required:
Random urine (plain universal). Minimum sample volume 2 mL urine. Acidified samples are unsuitable.
Turnaround time:
2 weeks
Patient instructions:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click the PDF link below to read some important information regarding the ordering of this test.
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Storage and transport:
Store frozen but sample can be sent via 1st class post
Contacts:
Inherited Metabolic Diseases Unit at St Thomas' Hospital
0207 188 9652
St Thomas' Hospital
North Wing - 4th Floor
London
SE1 7EH
North Wing - 4th Floor
London
SE1 7EH
Last updated: 04/10/2022