Test Overview
Clinical Utility
Screening test used mainly in the evaluation of defects in carbohydrate metabolism and renal function.
Method
Thin-layer chromatography (TLC)
Result Included
Sugar Chromatography
Aliases/Synonyms
Sugar screeniung by TLC; Arabinase; Arbinose; Fructose; Galactose; Glycosuria; Lactose; Maltose; Sucrose; Xylose
Specimen
Specimen Type
Urine (Random)Containers
Collection Containers
Collect random urine in a sterile container.
Volume
Sample Volume
50 mL
Pediatric
Volume
1 mL
Minimum
1 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send frozen.
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
15 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Sugar ChromatographyQualitative TestNegative
Comment
The following tests are detected in the urine panel: Arabinase, Arbinose, Fructose, Galactose, Glycosuria, Lactose, Maltose, Sucrose and Xylose.
Referral Location
Canada
Test Version
Last Updated
2023-05-26