Eurofins Biomnis code

ORGU

Synonyms

• OAU

Clinic 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

Prenalytics

• 2 tube(s)
• Early morning urine (fasting)
• FROZEN

Further information

• Forward preferably urination during an acute episode.
• Freeze the sample within 1 hour after sampling
• 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

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