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N-acetylaspartate quantitation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | MOLT |
| Performed by | UC San Diego |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | GC-MS |
| Container type | Urine cup |
| Amount to Collect | See preferred volume |
| Sample type | Random urine w/out preservative |
| Preferred volume | 20 mL urine |
| Min. Volume | 5 mL urine |
| Processing notes | Freeze at -20C and ship on dry ice |
| Normal range | |
| Turn around times | 7 days |
| Additional information | Gross elevations may be useful in the diagnosis of Canavan disease. References: Matalon R. 1997 Canavan disease: diagnosis and molecular analysis Genet. Test 1:21-25 Matalon R, Michals K, Sebesta D, Deanching M, Gashkoff P, Casanova J. 1988. Aspartoacylase deficiency and N-acetylaspartic aciduria in patients with Canavan disease. Amer. J. Med Genet. 29:463-471. |
| Last Updated | 3/24/2013 7:51:29 PM |
| Entry Number | 678 |
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