Lab Information Manual

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry (BIOCHEMICAL GENETICS)

Test Name:

Sialic Acid Analysis, Total and Free - (U)

Test Code: MISM

Clinical Information:

Test Indications: Orderable by Geneticists only. Arrangement MUST be made with Biochemical Genetics Lab BEFORE collecting sample. Lab will provide required form from Greenwood Genetic Center for completion.

Collection Devices:

Preferred Device:

1 - Urine Collection 12 mL Tube

Urine Collection 12 mL Tube
Manufacturer: Sarstedt Canada Inc. (vendor)

Catalogue #:

(Similar lab approved leak-proof containers acceptable)

Specimen Required:

Urine: 10.0 mL

Pediatric Urine: 10.0 mL

Specimen Stability:
Ambient: no
Refrigerated: no
Frozen: yes

Referral:

Shipping & Storage: Store and ship frozen to Biochemical Genetics Laboratory at HSC. Include the original requisition.
Referred Out Location: Greenwood Genetics

Requisition:

Reference Values:

Reference Intervals: A descriptive report will be sent.

Availability:

Within 5 Weeks