Organic Acid

Test ID: 

703885

CPT code:

83919

Synonyms:

Organic Acid Analysis, Urine

Clinical Use:

Urine organic acid testing is useful in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with inborn errors of organic acid metabolism, inborn errors of amino acid metabolism, urea cycle defects, and defects of the mitochondrial respiratory chain.

Specimen Type:

Urine (random), frozen

Requested Volume: 

10 mL

Minimum Volume: 

3 mL

Container Type: 

Plastic urine container, no preservative

Storage Instructions:

Freeze

Stability Requirements:

Stable for 12 months frozen

Expected Turnaround Time:

1 to 2 Days

Rejection Criteria

Urine too dilute; quantity not sufficient for analysis