This assay is used for evaluating patients with possible Inborn errors of metabolism. It may also aid in evaluation of endocrine disorders, liver diseases, muscle diseases, neoplastic diseases, neurological disorders, nutritional disturbances, renal failure and burns.

5 mL (2 mL min.) aliquot of first morning Urine in a sterile screw capped container. No preservative required AND 2 mL (1 mL min.) Plasma from 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube. Transfer plasma into a sterile screw capped vial. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Clinical details and drug history must accompany sample.

Thin Layer Chromatography, One dimensional

Sample Mon / Wed / Fri by 4 pm; Report 2 days

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Clinical details and drug history must accompany sample.