MMA Methylmalonic Acid Quantitative - Urine SPOT
Test Code
M66
Also Known As
#1) Urine MMA #2) Methylmalonate Spot Urine #3) Urinary Functional B12 Test #4) MMA Urine Metabolite Screen #5) Metabolic B12 Urine Assay #6) MMA/Creatinine Ratio (Urine) #7) Tissue B12 Urine Marker #8) Advanced Cobalamin Urine Screen #9) Methylmalonic Aciduria Test #10) MMA GC-MS Analysis #11) B12 Secondary Metabolite Screen #12) Pediatric MMA Screen #13) Quantitative Urine Methylmalonate #14) Cellular B12 Urine Assessment #15) Spot Urine Acid Profile (MMA)
Test Parameters Included
Methylmalonic Acid (MMA), Urine: MMA is a byproduct of protein metabolism that requires Vitamin B12 to be converted into energy (Succinyl-CoA). If B12... Read more
Department
SPECIALITY - BIOCHEMISTRY
Methodology
GCMS : We utilize GC-MS (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry). This is the gold-standard technology for measuring organic acids. It separates the che... Read more
Sample Required
URINE (10ML)
Preparation
* Sample Type: Requires a Spot Urine sample (approximately 10ml). * First Morning Void: The first urine of the morning is highly recommended as it is... Read more
Schedule Report
5 Days
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
1) Why test urine instead of blood for B12? Urine MMA is often more sensitive than blood B12. It tells us if your body is actually failing to process ... Read more
Test Description
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