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HelpTest ID PIPU Pipecolic Acid, Random, Urine
Useful For
Differentiating between disorders of peroxisomal biogenesis (eg, Zellweger syndrome) and disorders with loss of a single peroxisomal function
Detecting abnormal elevations of pipecolic acid in urine
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
UrineNecessary Information
Patient's age is required.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Urine tubes, 10 mL (T068)
Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL urine tube
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Frozen (preferred) | 94 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
Special Instructions
Reference Values
≤31 days: ≤223.8 nmol/mg creatinine
32 days-5 months: ≤123.1 nmol/mg creatinine
6 months-11 months: ≤45.0 nmol/mg creatinine
≥1 year: ≤5.7 nmol/mg creatinine
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday
CPT Code Information
82542
Report Available
3 to 9 daysReject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Testing Algorithm
For more information see Epilepsy: Unexplained Refractory and/or Familial Testing Algorithm.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Biochemical Genetics Test Request (T798) with the specimen.