Metabolic Screen (Urine)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

UAMI, ORGA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7437

Synonyms

Metabolic Profile (Urine)

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• BD Urine Tube (no additive)

Acceptable

• Specimen Container

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

10

Keep on ICE. FREEZE if not sent to LabPlus within 4 hrs.

Ideally 10 ml required, this may not be possible for baby samples - send whatever is available on next courier - do not delay sending to LabPlus.

Send with copy of request form and record the miscellaneous tests requested. e.g. GAG (glycosaminoglycan) or sulphate."

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