Acylglycines, Quantitative Analysis, Urine
Test Mnemonic
UQACYL
CPT Codes
- 82542 - QTY (1)
Includes
- Creatinine, Urine
- Acylglycines, Urine Interpretation
- Propionylglycine
- Isobutyrylglycine
- Butyrylglycine
- 2-Methylbutyrylglycine
- Tiglylglycine
- 3-Methylcrotonylglycine
- Isovalerylglycine
- Hexanoylglycine
- Phenylpropionylglycine
- Suberylglycine
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
FDA Category
Laboratory Developed Test
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mL | Urine, random | Clean container | Frozen | Avoid dilute urine when possible. Freeze immediately. Submit Patient History for Biochemical Genetics form with specimen. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 2 weeks |
| Refrigerated | 24 hours |
| Ambient | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Wed
Turnaround Time
3 - 14 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Submit Patient History for Biochemical Genetics form with specimen. Clinical information is necessary for appropriate interpretation. Additional required information includes age, gender, diet (e.g., TPN therapy), drug therapy, and family history.
Clinical Info
Diagnose and monitor for fatty acid oxidation disorders and organic acidemias. Use in conjunction with urine organic acids and plasma acylcarnitines testing.