Home
HelpTest Code LAB1985 Urine Mevalonic Acid
Clinical System Name
Urine Mevalonic Acid
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Urine
Container(s): Sterile Screw-Capped Container
Preferred Vol: 10.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 5.0 mL
Note: Collect urine without preservative and deliver to the laboratory promptly.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: N
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage location: Freeze specimen in the CPA -20 freezer Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: Freeze sample, ship frozen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Room Temp | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable | |
| Frozen | Indefinite |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | 1 to 2 w |
Performing Laboratory
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Biochemical Genetics Section, Room 526
707 North Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Phone: (443) 923-2782
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
82543
Methodology
Method:
Analytical Volume: 5.0 mL Urine
Limitations:
Reference Range
Interpretive report will be provided.
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Mevalonate-Mevalonic Aciduria, Hyper IgD Syn. |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | N/A |
| Instructions: | Ship frozen, Monday through Thursday via FedEx Priority Overnight. Saturday delivery is not acceptable. |