Organic Acids Screen (Urine - Spot/Random) Test | Austin Pathology

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Organic Acids Screen (Urine - Spot/Random)

Alternate Names	Urine organic acids
Test Code	UORGSC
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Urine - Spot/Random
Container Type	70 mL Sterile Container (Yellow Top)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	-
Collection Instructions	LABORATORY BASED COLLECTION ONLY. Collect on ice and send to the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection.
Transport Instructions	Transport on ice Send to the laboratory as soon as possible
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	None
Min Test Volume	5mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	CB, CBS, POT
CSR Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions Store whole urine pot frozen. Do NOT aliquot sample. Can be shared with Urine Metabolic Screen (UMETSC) and Urine Reducing Substances (URSUB). Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in frozen (-20°C) Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Metabolic Lab, VCGS
Accredited Test	Yes

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