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Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
Polyols, QN, USpecimen 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.
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days |
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Special Instructions
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday; Friday
Specimen Retention Time
3 monthsReport Available
3 to 7 daysReference Values
ERYTHRITOL
≤11 months: <220 mmol/mol creatinine
1-3 years: <267 mmol/mol creatinine
4-17 years: <171 mmol/mol creatinine
>or =18 years: <99 mmol/mol creatinine
ARABINITOL
≤11 months: <140 mmol/mol creatinine
1-3 years: <149 mmol/mol creatinine
4-17 years: <97 mmol/mol creatinine
>or =18 years: <51 mmol/mol creatinine
RIBITOL
≤11 months: <31 mmol/mol creatinine
1-3 years: <31 mmol/mol creatinine
4-17 years: <17 mmol/mol creatinine
>or =18 years: <11 mmol/mol creatinine
SEDOHEPTULOSE
≤11 months: <76 mmol/mol creatinine
1-3 years: <27 mmol/mol creatinine
4-17 years: <28 mmol/mol creatinine
>or =18 years: <22 mmol/mol creatinine
Useful For
Diagnosing deficiencies of transaldolase, transketolase, sedoheptulose, or ribose-5-phosphate isomerase
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 |
Genetics Test Information
This is a screening test for disorders of the pentose phosphate pathway such as transaldolase deficiency, transketolase deficiency, sedoheptulokinase deficiency, or ribose-5-phosphate isomerase deficiency.
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.