Homogentisic acid

Diagnostic Use

To detect Alcaptonuria an inborn error of metabolism

Department

Specialist Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

WMET

Synonyms

Homogentisic acid
Tandem Mass spectrometry screen

Turnaround Time

3 weeks

Test Code

4550

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2.0

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Urine

Minimum Volume (ml)

2.0

Transport to Lab

Frozen
If overnight - Frozen

Test Method

Tandem Mass spectrometry screen

Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz

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