Trimethylamine (Urine)

Testing Laboratory

Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

TRME

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7901

Synonyms

TMA
TMAO

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• BD Urine Tube (no additive)

Acceptable

• Specimen Container

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

20

Eat an evening meal containing 250g MARINE fish eg shark NOT TUNA. Fish and chips is good but ensure the fish component is actual fish (not batter). Alternatively 2 eggs and 400g "baked" haricot or soya beans, or 250g liver or kidney. Collect first urine next morning.

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