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| Test: | Orotic Acid |
| Comments: | Orotic aciduria may be seen in deficiency of orotate decarboxylase, ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency, or following a single dose of allopurinol in females who are carriers for ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency. We use gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for definitive identification. |
| Specimen type: | Urine |
| Sample Requirements: | Urine, 10-20 mL (minimum 5 mL), frozen without preservatives and shipped frozen (packed with dry ice). |
| Turnaround time: | Routine: 7-10 working days, Stat: 1-2 days. |
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