Amino Acids, Urine

Alternate test name

Lab area

Clinical Biochemistry - Metabolic Diseases

Method and equipment

Quantitation of amino acids following derivatization, measurement by UPLC absorbance.

Expected turn-around time

7 Days

Specimen type

Urine

Specimen requirements

500 µL minimum

Storage and transportation

Ship sample frozen on dry ice

Special requirements

Urine should be collected in a sterile screw top container and properly tightened to prevent leaks. Sample must be frozen after collection.

Shipping information

The Hospital for Sick Children

Rapid Response Laboratory

555 University Avenue, Room 3642

Toronto, ON

Canada

M5G 1X8

Phone: 416-813-7200

Toll Free: 1-855-381-3212

Hours: 7 days/week, 24 hours/day

Requisition

Disease condition

Amino acidurias resulting from specific transporter defects, renal failure or other inborn errors of metabolism.

Customer Service

Toll Free: 1-855-381-3212
Local: 416-813-7200