Homogentisic Acid

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

HOMG

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7864

Synonyms

Methylmalonic acid URINE,
Orotic acid,
Urine Organic Acids

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• BD Urine Tube (no additive)

Acceptable

• Specimen Container

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2

Collection instructions:
A brief clinical history is essential.

Laboratory instruction:
Please note: time of collection and time of freezing of the urine sample on request form.
DO NOT ALIQUOT FROM POTTLES.

Store and transport FROZEN.

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