| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry (BIOCHEMICAL GENETICS) |
| Test Name: |
PURINES & PYRIMIDINES - (U)
Test Code:
PPPU
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| Clinical Information: |
Alternate Name(s): Uracil, Thymine, Adenine, Hypoxanthine, Xanthine, Orotic acid, Dihydroorotic acid, Uric acid, Deoxythymine, Deoxyuridine, Thymidine, Uridine, Deoxyadenosine, Deoxyinosine, Adenosine, Inosine, Guanosine, AICAR, Succinyladenosine, S-sulfocysteine, Dihydrouracil, Dihydrothymine, N-Carbamoyl-B-alanine, N-Carbamoyl-aminoisobutyric acid.
Description: Measurement of purines and pyrimidines metabolites in the urine by LC-MSMS Test Indications: Investigation for disorders of purines and pyrimidines metabolism. Monitoring patient. Evaluation of primary or secondary hyperuricemias. Recommendations: Provide pertinent clinical information on the requisition. |
| Collection Devices: |
Preferred Device:
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| Specimen Required: |
Urine: 3.0 mL
Pediatric Urine: 2.0 mL
Collection Information: Random urine Special Processing: Freeze sample rapidly. Store and ship frozen. Specimen Stability: Ambient: N/A Refrigerated: N/A Frozen: 90 days |
| Referral: |
Shipping & Storage: Store and ship frozen to HSC. Send the original requisition or a clear copy with the sample
Referred Out Location: Mayo Clinic Laboratories Other comments: CODE PUPYU |
| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
Method of Analysis: Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC-MSMS)
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| Availability: |
Within 2 Weeks
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