Test Code TALDO Polyols, Quantitative, Urine
Additional Codes
| Hospital Order Code |
| Lab2608 MISMGO |
Reporting Name
Polyols, QN, UUseful For
Diagnosing deficiencies of transaldolase, transketolase, sedoheptulose, or ribose-5-phosphate isomerase
Method Name
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
UrineNecessary Information
1. Patient's age is required.
2. Biochemical Genetics Patient Information (T602) is recommended, but not required, to be filled out and sent with the specimen to aid in the interpretation of test results.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Special Instructions
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday; Friday
CPT Code Information
82542
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| TALDO | Polyols, QN, U | 74447-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 35824 | Erythritol | 48107-7 |
| 35825 | Arabinitol | 47829-7 |
| 35826 | Ribitol | 47884-2 |
| 35827 | Sedoheptulose | 78967-7 |
| 35829 | Interpretation (TALDO) | 74448-2 |
| 35830 | Reviewed By | 18771-6 |
Report Available
3 to 7 daysTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.Forms
1. Biochemical Genetics Patient Information (T602)
2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Biochemical Genetics Test Request (T798) with the specimen.