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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Random urine
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Minimum Volume: 10.0mL
Collection Instructions: Place vial on ice and send to laboratory immediately.
NOTE: Topping up of urine is strictly NOT allowed
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Random Urine |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | NA |
| Refrigerate: | NA |
| Frozen: | 1 month |
Reference Interval
Reference interval will be provided on the report
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 5-14 days
Methodology
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
Service Code
31928
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Testing Laboratory
Biochemical Genetics Laboratory
Basement 1, Children’s Tower
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital Pte Ltd
100, Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 229899
Tel: 63948728
Update
Last updated 06/04/2022
Useful For
Evaluation of the differential diagnosis of hyperammonemia and hereditary orotic aciduria.