| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry |
| Test Name: |
HOMOGENTISIC ACID - (U)
Test Code:
HGA
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| Clinical Information: |
Test performed at: Health Sciences Centre
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| Collection Devices: |
Preferred Device:
Fresh random urine - preferably the first morning specimen. (Similar lab approved leak-proof containers acceptable).
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| Specimen Required: |
Urine: 15.0 mL
Pediatric Urine: 1.0 mL
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| Referral: |
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
None detected.
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| Availability: |
Within 2 Weeks
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| See Also: | |
| More Information: |
First morning urine is preferred although fresh random urine may be used. Homogentisic Acid is not stable in urine. Collect fresh urine and add (1 g of Ascorbic Acid per 100 mL of urine) without delay. Ship immediately refrigerated. Send to HSC Clinical Chemistry - MS5.
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