Metabolic Urine Screen

Test Name Urine Metabolic Screen
Alternate Name(s)  
Laboratory Module LAB
Ordering Mnemonic METSCR U
Specimen Type

Random urine sample

Collection Container Sterile Container
Container Information
Sterile Container
Collection Information Have the patient collect a random urine sample.
Test Schedule  
Routine Turnaround Time 15days
Stat Turnaround Time  
Reference Interval  
Critical Values If the metabolic screen is abnormal, then they will reflex order the Amino and Cystine quantitations.
Lab Process Notes  
Storage and Transport Specimen is to be stored and shipped frozen.
Test Referred To Offsite, Reference Lab

Support the BCHS Foundation

The BCHS Foundation is committed to raising critical funds to support the top priority needs of the Brantford General Hospital and the Willett Urgent Care Centre.