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Alternate Names
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Amino Acid Chromatography, Methyl Malonic Acid, Metabolic Urine Screen, UMS, 5-oxoproline, Creatine, Homogentisic, N-acetylaspartic, Phosphoethanolamine, Pyroglutamic, S-sulphocysteine, Homogentisic Acid Urine, Metabolic Screen Urine |
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Test Code
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UMETSC |
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Testing Laboratory
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Referred Laboratory |
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Specimen Type
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Container Type
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70 mL Sterile Container (Yellow Top)
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Medicare Rebate
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Out of Pocket Costs
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Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $250.00
Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost. |
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Ordering Information
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Tests for pH, protein, glucose, ketones, blood, methyl malonic acid, creatinine, amino acid screen, organic acids screen and total glycosaminoglycans.
- Some metabolic diseases may give transiently abnormal profiles. Acute samples are preferred.
- Tests are performed as requested, or on the basis of the clinical information supplied.
- Full evaluation of patients with some metabolic diseases may require referral to a metabolic clinician.
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Collection Instructions
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LABORATORY BASED COLLECTION ONLY.
Collect on ice and send to the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection. |
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Transport Instructions
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Transport on ice
Send to the laboratory as soon as possible |
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Storage Instructions
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Store refrigerated at 4°C |
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Testing Frequency
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As Required |
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Min Test Volume
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5mL |
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Add On Test Suitability
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Add ons for this test cannot be performed. |
