Random Urine

What the laboratory says this test is for

Acylglycines are an important class of metabolites that are used in the diagnosis of several organic acidurias and mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation disorders. This test is intended for the diagnosis and monitoring of several organic acidemias and fatty acid disorders affecting multiple metabolic pathways. Disorders diagnosed by Acylglycines assay: Isovaleric acidemia 3-Methylcrotonyl-Co-A-carboxylase deficiency Short-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase(SCAD) deficiency Ethylmalonic Encephalopathy Propionic acidemia Glutaric aciduria type-1, 2 and 3 Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase(MCAD) Beta-ketothiolase deficiency 17-Beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency Isobutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency Short/branched-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (SBCADD) The test will also allow physicians to determine dietary compliance or the effectiveness of dietary/cofactor therapy for their patients. It can also be used, alone or in conjunction with other tests, to confirm the findings of a positive expanded newborn screen.

What the laboratory says this test is for

The primary hyperoxalurias (PH) are a group of inherited disorders caused by defects in glyoxylate metabolism, with a combined incidence of about 1:60,000. To date, three primary hyperoxalurias have been described, designated as PH1, PH2, and PH3. All three forms follow an autosomal recessive mode of inheritance, and lead to increased oxalate levels in the body. The typical presentation is with recurring calcium oxalate renal stones. Calcium oxalate can also deposit in various tissues including the kidneys (nephrocalcinosis). End stage renal disease can occur from damage caused by the systemic oxalosis. The age of onset of symptoms ranges from infancy to adulthood; some adults may remain asymptomatic until the sixth decade.

What the laboratory says this test is for

Urinary free cortisol is useful in the detection of patients with Cushing's syndrome for whom free cortisol concentrations are elevated.

What the laboratory says this test is for

This panel is used for monitoring workers for potential exposure to cadmium in the workplace. The beta-2-microglobulin, blood and urine cadmium are integrated to specify the exposure category.