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Test Code LAB6752 Succinylacetone, Urine

Purpose/Principle

Hereditary tyrosinemia is characterized by the accumulation and excretion of succinylacetone. This method measures the amount of succinylacetone present in urine using stable isotope dilution methodology.

Performing Section

Biochemical Genetics

Specimen Type

Urine:
Sterile Container

Specimen Volume

Preferred: 4.0 mL
Minimum: 1.5 mL

Special Collection Notes

Random Urine, morning specimen preferred.
No preservatives

Processing Instructions

Store and ship sample frozen on dry ice.

Temperature

Frozen (dry ice)

Sample Stability

Frozen @-20 Celsius: 30 days
Frozen @ -80 Celsius: Indefinitely

TAT

10 days

Test/Batch Schedule

Run once a week (day varies)

Test Components

Succinylacetone, Urine

Reference Range

0.00-0.90 mcg/mg UCr

CPT

82542