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Metabolic Screen

Alternate Names
Amino Acid Chromatography, Methyl Malonic Acid, Metabolic Urine Screen, UMS, 5-oxoproline, Creatine, Homogentisic, N-acetylaspartic, Phosphoethanolamine, Pyroglutamic, S-sulphocysteine
Ordering Information

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.
2.  Tests are performed as requested, or on the basis of the clinical information supplied.
3.  Full evaluation of patients with some metabolic diseases may require referral to a metabolic clinician.

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
Referred Test
Specimen
Spot Urine
Container
70ml Sterile Container (yellow top)
Collection Instructions
Collect on ice
Additional Collection Instructions

Send on ice within 30 minutes of collection.

Minimum Adult Volume
5mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume
5mL
Test Code
UMETSC
Container ID
CB, CBS, POT
Storage Instructions
Store frozen at -20°C
Additional (Storage) Instructions

Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Specimen Receptions

  • Store whole urine pot frozen. Do NOT aliquot sample.
  • Can be shared with Urine Organic Acids Screen (UORGSC) and Urine Reducing Substances (URSUB).

Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception

  • Place sample in frozen (-20°C) Sendout tub.
Transport Instructions
Transport frozen
External Laboratory
Metabolic Lab, VCGS