Amino Acids, Urine w/ Consultation
Test Mnemonic
UAABI
CPT Codes
- 82139 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
FDA Category
Laboratory Developed Test
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mL | Urine, random | Clean container | Frozen |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | 24 hours |
| Frozen | 2 weeks |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
1 - 5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Ion Exchange Chromatography |
Reference Range
| Interpretation, Urine Amino Acids | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | |||||
| Urine, Creatinine | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Male | 18 Years | 99 Years | Normal | 46.8-314.5 | mg/dL | Female | 18 Years | 99 Years | Normal | 42.2-237.9 | mg/dL |
Special Info
Submission of simultaneous plasma specimen is recommended. Indicate clinical condition, diet and /or drug therapy information (if applicable), and family history information (if relevant). Age of patient or date of birth needed.
Clinical Info
Evaluations of unexplained mental retardation, neurological deterioration, recurrent vomiting, growth retardation, acidosis, hyperammonemia; evaluation for amino acid or mitochondrial disorders.