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Methylmalonic Acid, Urine

Order Code
716365
CPT
83921
Test Details
Synonyms

MMA

TAT

13 days

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Urinary biomarker elevated in B12 deficiency and some metabolic disorders.

Specimen Type

Random Urine

Volume

5 mL

Specimen Container

Plastic urine container, no preservative

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 19 days
Order Code
716365
CPT
83921
Test Details
Synonyms

MMA

TAT

13 days

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Urinary biomarker elevated in B12 deficiency and some metabolic disorders.

Specimen Type

Random Urine

Volume

5 mL

Specimen Container

Plastic urine container, no preservative

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 19 days