Metabolic Screen
Overview
A metabolic disorder results when an enzyme responsible for the breakdown of our food is defective which results in compounds, also known as metabolites, accumulating in blood or urine. Incorrect metabolism means your body might have too much or too little of a metabolite which can have detrimental impacts on normal growth and development.
Category
Cost
$150
Reporting time
5 days
Contacts
Mary Eggington/Ava Mishra
Phone: (03) 8341 6355
Specimen Requirements
At least 5 ml of urine, store and transport frozen.
Notes
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.