Eurofins Biomnis code

ORGU

Synonyms

• OAU

Specialty

Analytical Chemistry

Clinical significance

Organic acids are generated during the catabolism of amino acids, fatty acids and tricyclic acid cycle intermediates. The build-up of such derivatives is usually due to enzyme deficiency

Preanalytics

• 2 tube(s) :
• urine
•   FROZEN
• 1 hour

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

Enclose the specific clinical information form (R1-INTGB : Amino Acids - Organic Acids)
The urine creatinine level, essential information for the result interpretation, is systematically performed
Freeze the sample within 1 hour after sampling
Forward preferably urination during an acute episode.

Specific equipment available

• Tube for urine sample (4mL)-T28

Documents to download

• Specific clinical information form (R1-INTGB)

Methodology

Gas Phase Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)

Turnaround time

1 month