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Lab Dept:
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Urine/Stool
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Test Name:
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SUCCINYL ACETONE, URINE
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General Information
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Lab Order Codes:
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SAU
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Synonyms:
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N/A
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CPT Codes:
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83291 – Organic acids; single, quantitative
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Test Includes:
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Succinylacetone and urine creatinine
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Logistics
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Test Indications:
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Diagnose and monitor patients with hereditary tyrosinemia type I. This compound is found only in patients with this disease, not other tyrosine disorders.
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Lab Testing Sections:
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Urine/Stool - Sendouts
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Referred to:
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Fairview University Diagnostic Laboratories
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Phone Numbers:
Minneapolis:
Saint Paul:
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612-813-6280
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651-220-6550
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Test Availability:
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Daily, 24 hours
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Turnaround Time:
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Performed once weekly. Results are reported the next day.
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Special Instructions:
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Submit an entire 24-hour urine collection or 1.0 mL minimum from a random urine collection. No preservative. Refrigerate specimen during and after collection.
Note: Starting and ending times of collection are required for a timed urine collection and must be documented electronically or on the proper request form.
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Specimen
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Specimen Type:
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Urine, random or timed collection (2-24 hour collection)
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Container:
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Plastic leakproof container (No preservative). Urine GUARD® collection container is preferred for a timed urine sample.
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Draw Volume:
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Submit entire urine collection
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Processed Volume:
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10 mL (Minimum: 5 mL) urine
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Collection:
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A random urine sample may be obtained by voiding into a urine cup and is often performed at the laboratory. For timed urine collections, empty the bladder, discard the voided sample, and note the start time. Collect all urine voided for the specified time period. At the end of the period, note the finishing time, add the last voided sample to the container by emptying the bladder. Bring the refrigerated container to the lab. Make sure all specimens submitted to the laboratory are properly labeled with the patient’s name, medical record number and date of birth.
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Special Processing:
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Lab Staff: Mix collection well before aliquot is taken. Aliquot 10 mL (Minimum: 5 mL) urine. Store in freezer. Forward promptly
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Patient Preparation:
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None
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Sample Rejection:
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N/A
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Interpretive
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Reference Range:
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Interpretive report
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Critical Values:
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N/A
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Limitations:
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N/A
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Methodology:
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Gas Chromatography, mass spectrometry
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Contraindications:
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N/A
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References:
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Fairview University Diagnostic Laboratories Web Page http://labguide.fairview.org/diagnostic.asp
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