Oxypurines - Urine

Source	Urine
Mnemonic	BGLNON BGL Non-Blood Test Name Prompt: Oxypurines
Specimen Requirements	24 hour: Urine specimen MUST be kept FROZEN during entire collection and transport process (no preservative). Patient must place 24 hour urine collection container into freezer immediately after each voiding throughout the 24 hour collection period. Random: Prefer at least 10 mL random urine, first morning void if possible (at least 5 mL for infants). Require minimum four-hour fast or just prior to next feed for newborns.
Specimen Handling	For 24 hour urine: Measure total volume and send 10 mL aliquot of urine; write "24 hour urine" on the label. If random urine is transferred to a secondary container, write "random urine" on label. PSC : Send on ice to DSC. RRL: Send on ice to ACH. Extra-regional: Keep frozen during transport to DSC.
Additional Information	Send a copy of the requisition with the specimen. Metabolites reported: 2,8-dihydroxyadenine, urate, hypoxanthine, xanthine, oxypurinol, allopurinol.
Testing Location	ACH Biochemical Genetics Lab
Testing Frequency	Monthly
Alternate Name(s)
Reference Interval	Provided on test report.