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Test ID PETNU Phosphoethanolamine, Quantitative, Random, Urine


Necessary Information


1. Patient's age is required.

2. Include family history, clinical condition (asymptomatic or acute episode), diet, and drug therapy information.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)

Container/Tube: Clean plastic urine tube

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect a random urine specimen.

2. No preservative.


Secondary ID

623429

Useful For

To aid in the diagnosis of hypophosphatasia, especially in the setting of low alkaline phosphatase, bone fractures, and early tooth loss

 

Monitoring of affected individuals on therapy

Specimen Type

Urine

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Urine Frozen (preferred) 70 days
  Refrigerated  14 days

Reject Due To

  All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Reference Values

≤12 months: 15-341 nmol/mg creatinine

13-35 months: 33-342 nmol/mg creatinine

3-6 years: 19-164 nmol/mg creatinine

7-8 years: 12-118 nmol/mg creatinine

9-17 years: <88 nmol/mg creatinine

≥18 years: <48 nmol/mg creatinine

An interpretative report will be provided.

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday

Report Available

3 to 9 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

82131