Amino Acid Analysis, LC/MS, Urine

Amino Acid Analysis, LC/MS, Urine

Test Code

36183
82139, 82570
36183
82139, 82570
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account or to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Amino Acid Analysis, LC/MS, Urine - Amino acid analysis is necessary for the diagnosis of a variety of inborn errors of metabolism. These include, but are not limited to, phenylketonuria, tyrosinemia, citrullinemia, non-ketotic hyperglycinemia, maple syrup urine disease, and homocystinuria. The assay is also key for the continued monitoring of treatment plans for these disorders and useful for assessing nutritional status of patients. Our methodology is highly accurate at very low levels as well as at elevated levels.

Test Resources

Test Summary

Amino Acid Analysis

Test Details

Includes

  • 1-Methylhistidine, 3-Methylhistidine, Alanine, Alpha-Amino Adipic Acid, Alpha-Amino Butyric Acid, Arginine, Asparagine, Aspartic Acid, Beta Alanine, Beta-Amino Isobutyric Acid, Citrulline, Cystathionine, Cystine, Ethanolamine, Gamma-Amino Butyric Acid, Glutamic Acid, Glutamine, Glycine, Histidine, Homocystine, Hydroxylysine, Hydroxyproline, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Ornithine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Sarcosine, Serine, Taurine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Tyrosine, Valine, Creatinine Random Urine

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS)

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
1-Methylhistidine, 3-Methylhistidine, Alanine, Alpha-Amino Adipic Acid, Alpha-Amino Butyric Acid, Arginine, Asparagine, Aspartic Acid, Beta Alanine, Beta-Amino Isobutyric Acid, Citrulline, Cystathionine, Cystine, Ethanolamine, Gamma-Amino Butyric Acid, Glutamic Acid, Glutamine, Glycine, Histidine, Homocystine, Hydroxylysine, Hydroxyproline, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Ornithine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Sarcosine, Serine, Taurine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Tyrosine, Valine, Creatinine Random Urine

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS)

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

2 mL random urine - no preservative

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Do not use preservatives. Urine with a pH <2.0 will be rejected.
Patient age is required for correct interpretation. Provide patient age (required for correct reference range), sex, a brief clinical history, tentative diagnosis, and the therapy over the last three days (drugs, X-ray, infant formula, diet).

Transport Container

Plastic urine container

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: Unacceptable
    Refrigerated: 7 days
    Frozen: 28 days

Reject Criteria

Received room temperature • pH <2.0

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
2 mL random urine - no preservative
0.5 mL
Do not use preservatives. Urine with a pH <2.0 will be rejected.
Patient age is required for correct interpretation. Provide patient age (required for correct reference range), sex, a brief clinical history, tentative diagnosis, and the therapy over the last three days (drugs, X-ray, infant formula, diet).
Plastic urine container
Frozen
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Received room temperature • pH <2.0
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account or to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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