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Metabolic Screen
Alternate Names
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Amino Acid Chromatography, Methyl Malonic Acid, Metabolic Urine Screen, UMS, 5-oxoproline, Creatine, Homogentisic, N-acetylaspartic, Phosphoethanolamine, Pyroglutamic, S-sulphocysteine |
Ordering Information
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Tests for pH, protein, glucose, ketones, blood, methyl malonic acid, creatinine, amino acid screen, organic acids screen and total glycosaminoglycans. 1. Some metabolic diseases may give transiently abnormal profiles. Acute samples are preferred. Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $250.00
Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost. |
Laboratory
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Referred Test |
Specimen
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Spot Urine |
Container
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70ml Sterile Container (yellow top) |
Collection Instructions
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Collect on ice |
Additional Collection Instructions
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Send on ice within 30 minutes of collection. |
Minimum Adult Volume
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5mL |
Minimum Paediatric Volume
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5mL |
These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
Test Code
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UMETSC |
Container ID
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CB, CBS, POT |
Storage Instructions
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Store frozen at -20°C |
Additional (Storage) Instructions
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Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Specimen Receptions
Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception
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Transport Instructions
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Transport frozen |
External Laboratory
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Metabolic Lab, VCGS |