Test Code MMAU Methylmalonic Acid, Quantitative, Urine
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
UrineSpecimen Required
Patient Preparation:
Fasting: 8 hours, required
Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)
Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL urine tube
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. After fasting at least 8 hours overnight, patient should void first-morning urine as normal. Do not collect.
2. Patient should continue to fast and then collect the next (second morning) urine voided.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
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