Test Details
Mnemonic
UORGA
Ordering Code
3684090
CPT-4 Code(s)
83918
Specimen Information
Collect
Random urine
Specimen Preparation
Mix well and send 9.0 mL urine in a screw capped plastic urine container. CRITICAL FROZEN. Family history, clinical condition (asymptomatic or acute episode), diet, age, gender and drug therapy information are required for interpretation.
Minimum Volume
3.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Critical frozen
Rejection Criteria
Non-frozen specimens
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Reference Range
Descriptive report
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Reference Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes