Allopurinol Load, Urine

Diagnostic Use

To aid diagnosis of heterozygote Ornithine transcarbamylase Deficiency

Department

Specialist Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

OROT

Turnaround Time

2 weeks

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle
• please_refer_to_additional_requiremets

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4.0

Additional Specimen Information

Refer to Allopurinol Load Protocol

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Urine

Minimum Volume (ml)

10.0

Transport to Lab

Frozen
If overnight - Frozen

Test Method

Colourimetric determination

Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz

Please take UCRN off if sample has thawed in transit.

Contact Information

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