Urine COAL for diagnosis and monitoring of cystinuria

Description:

Cystine, ornithine, arginine and lysine analysis by LC-MS/MS for the diagnosis and monitoring of cystinuria.

Clinical details:

For the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with cystinuria. Renal stone screen.

Reference range:

Quantitative report with qualitative comment.

Cystine <11 µmol/mmol creatinine

Ornithine <12 µmol/mmol creatinine

Arginine <13 µmol/mmol creatinine

Lysine <40 µmol/mmol creatinine

Department:

Location:

Sample type and Volume required:

Random urine (plain universal). Minimum sample volume 0.5 mL urine

Turnaround time:

2 weeks

Contacts:

Inherited Metabolic Diseases Unit at St Thomas' Hospital

0207 188 9652

St Thomas' Hospital
North Wing - 4th Floor
London
SE1 7EH

For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.

Laboratory:

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Last updated: 04/10/2022

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