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Test Code MMAU Methylmalonic Acid, Quantitative, Urine

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Urine


Specimen Required


Patient Preparation: Overnight fast required

Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)

Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL urine tube

Specimen Volume: 4 mL

Collection Instructions: Collect second-voided specimen after an overnight fast.


Specimen Minimum Volume

1.2 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Urine Frozen (preferred) 28 days
  Refrigerated  28 days
  Ambient  21 days

Reference Values

<3.60 mmol/mol creatinine

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

CPT Code Information

83921

Report Available

3 to 5 days

Specimen Retention Time

1 week

Reject Due To

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