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Amino Acids, Urine (Random)

Test ID: DOCAARU
Orderable by Ontario ND

Test

Method

LC/MS QQQ

Report Includes

1-Methylhistidine; 3-Methylhistidine; A-Amino-n-butyrate; A-Aminoadipate; Alanine; Ammonia; Anserine; Arginine; Asparagine; Aspartic Acid; B-Alanine; B-Aminoisobutyrate; Carnosine; Citrulline; Creatinine; Cystathionine; Cysteine; Cystine; Ethanolamine; G-Aminobutyrate; Glutamic Acid; Glutamine : Glutamate; Glutamine; Glycine; Histidine; Homocystine; Hydroxyproline; Isoleucine; Leucine; Lysine; Met Sulfoxide; Methionine; Ornithine; Phenylalanine; Phosphoethanolamine; Phosphoserine; Proline; Sarcosine; Serine; Taurine; Threonine; Tryptophan; Tyrosine; Urea; Valine

Specimens

Urine

Clinical Utility

Providing comprehensive assessment of iodine sufficiency and antagonistic halides in a single test, the Urine Halides test assesses iodine as well as exposure to and retention of bromide and fluoride. Iodine is an essential element required for normal function of the thyroid gland and immune system, and the integrity of breast tissue. Bromide and fluoride are non-essential, antagonistic halides that can disrupt iodine homeostasis and function. The test can be performed using conventional random or 24-hour urine collection or after administration of a loading dose of iodide/iodine.
Iodine and bromine are measured by ICP-MS, as is used by the CDC.
Fluoride is measured by ion-specific electrode.

Source: https://www.doctorsdata.com/urine-halides-pre-post-load/;Accessed 25-Oct-2016

Test Location

Doctor's Data, IL, USA

Test Version

9-May-2022

Specimen

Specimens

Urine

Sample Volume

30 mL

Minimum Volume

5 mL

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Specimen must be frozen a minimum of 6 hours before shipping. Transport cold.

Additional Information

A specimen collection kit is available. To order a kit online, please register or login. For assistance or more information, please click here to send us an email or call 416-422-3000 x 300.

For additional information refer to the Doctors Data website Urine Amino Acids

Stability

Refrigerated 6 Days

Test Version

9-May-2022

Performance / Interpretation

Method

LC/MS QQQ

Turnaround Time

7 Days

Sample Reports

Sample Report at external website.

Test Location

Doctor's Data, IL, USA

Test Version

9-May-2022

Interface / Setup

Sample Reports

Sample Report at external website.

Test Version

9-May-2022