Urine Amino Acids

Description: 
Analysis by ion-exchange chromatography, post column derivitisation with ninhydrin and photometric detection
Clinical details: 
Urine amino acid analysis is only recommended for the diagnosis and monitoring of a few disorders including renal transport disorders and renal tublopathies. It is not recommended as a first line metabolic screen.
For cystinuria screening and monitoring please request urine COAL test by LC-MS/MS
Related condition or disease: 
Lysinuric protein intolerance, cystinuria, hartnup disease, fanconi syndrome, generalised tublopathies
Reference range: 

Qualitative report

Synonyms or keywords: 
Amino acid, Metabolic, UAA
Units: 
umol/mmol creatinine
Department: 
Biochemical Sciences Department
Location: 
Blackfriars Hub
Sample type and Volume required: 
Random urine (plain universal). Minimum sample volume 2 mL urine. Acidified samples are unsuitable.
Turnaround time: 
2 weeks
Patient instructions: 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please click the PDF link below to read some important information regarding the ordering of this test.

IMPORTANT: UAA test process changes
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Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Storage and transport: 
Store frozen but sample can be sent via 1st class post
Contacts:
Inherited Metabolic Diseases Unit at Blackfriars Hub
07592 502653
Reference Chemistry, 1st Floor Blackfriars Hub
Friars Bridge Court
Blackfriars Road
London
SE1 8NZ
For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Reference Chemistry at the Blackfriar's Hub
UAA vs UCOAL leaflet.pdf
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Last updated: 17/12/2025