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Metabolic Screen Urine (Sendaway Test)

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

MSU

Specimen Types:

Urine random

Container Types:

Sterile Container

Adults Volume or Mass:

10 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature

For diagnosis, samples taken during acute episodes are most suitable. Otherwise, an early morning specimen is preferred but a random sample is also acceptable. Please provide brief clinical notes.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature