Test ID TALDO Polyols, Quantitative, Urine
Useful For
Diagnosing deficiencies of transaldolase, transketolase, sedoheptulose, or ribose-5-phosphate isomerase
Specimen Type
UrineNecessary Information
1. Patient's age is required.
2. Biochemical Genetics Patient Information (T602) is recommended, but not required, to be filled out and sent with the specimen to aid in the interpretation of test results.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
Erythritol
≤11 months: <220 mmol/mol creatinine
1-3 years: <267 mmol/mol creatinine
4-17 years: <171 mmol/mol creatinine
>or =18 years: <99 mmol/mol creatinine
Arabintol
≤11 months: <140 mmol/mol creatinine
1-3 years: <149 mmol/mol creatinine
4-17 years: <97 mmol/mol creatinine
>or =18 years: <51 mmol/mol creatinine
Ribitol
≤11 months: <31 mmol/mol creatinine
1-3 years: <31 mmol/mol creatinine
4-17 years: <17 mmol/mol creatinine
>or =18 years: <11 mmol/mol creatinine
Sedoheptulose
≤11 months: <76 mmol/mol creatinine
1-3 years: <27 mmol/mol creatinine
4-17 years: <28 mmol/mol creatinine
>or =18 years: <22 mmol/mol creatinine
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday; Friday
Report Available
3 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82542
Forms
1. Biochemical Genetics Patient Information (T602)
2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Biochemical Genetics Test Request (T798) with the specimen.