Hippuric acid (Urine)

Referring Laboratory

SENDAWAYS - Chromatography

Testing Laboratory

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

HIPA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

5742

Synonyms

Toluene, Hippurate, Solvent Inhalation, Xylene, Glue Sniffing

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Specimen Container

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

20

Specimen Collection: 20 mL urine. Collect the specimen directly after suspected exposure.

Laboratory Notes:
Aliquot Instructions: Urine 20 mL in fridge
Aliquot Transport to CHL: On ice (2-8°C)
Sendaway to Christchurch - Place AHSND in copy to code box when registering - One photocopy for appropriate sendaway clip, the original form is to be sent with sample.

Any queries please contact the Section Leader/Technical Specialist SCP- Chromatography

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