Test Code OAU Organic Acids Screen, Random, Urine
Additional Codes
CNE Order Code: Organic Ac Qt
Reporting Name
Organic Acids Scrn, UUseful For
Diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterSpecimen Type
UrineNecessary Information
1. Patient's age is required.
2. Biochemical Genetics Patient Information (T602) is recommended, but not required, to be filled out and sent with the specimen to aid in the interpretation of test results.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)
Collection Container/Tube: Clean, plastic urine collection container
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL urine tube
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Pediatric: If insufficient collection volume, submit as much specimen as possible in a single container; the laboratory will determine if volume is sufficient for testing.
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Specimen Minimum Volume
4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Urine | Frozen (preferred) | 416 days | |
Refrigerated | 14 days |
Special Instructions
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
CPT Code Information
83919
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
OAU | Organic Acids Scrn, U | 49287-6 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
80619 | Organic Acids Scrn, U | 49287-6 |
Interpretation
When no significant abnormalities are detected, the organic acid analysis is reported and interpreted in qualitative terms only. When abnormal results are detected, a detailed interpretation is given, including an overview of the results and of their significance, a correlation to available clinical information, elements of differential diagnosis, and recommendations for additional biochemical testing, and in vitro confirmatory studies (enzyme assay, molecular analysis).
Report Available
3 to 5 daysReject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Method Name
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
Forms
1. Biochemical Genetics Patient Information (T602)
2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Biochemical Genetics Test Request (T798) with the specimen.