Test Name:
ALKAPTONURIA, URINE, QUANTITATIVE
*Homogentisic Acid
Department:
PATHOLOGY
Available Centres:
Ikeja
Test description:
This test helps to investigate some inborn errors of amino acids breakdown. Urine slowly turns dark on standing in patients with Alkaptonuria
Pretest information:
Freshly voided urine wrapped in an aluminium foil to protect from light
TAT:
Daily