HGA Urine Test / Homogentisic Acid - Alkaptanuria
Also Known As
Alkaptonuria Test, HGA Urine Test, Homogentisic Aciduria Test, Urine Homogentisic Acid Quantification, Black Urine Disease Test
Test Parameters Included
Homogentisic Acid (HGA) concentration in 24-hour urine (mg/24h or mmol/mol creatinine)Pathologist Clinical Biochemistry Remark - correlated with alkap... Read more
Department
SPECIALITY - BIOCHEMISTRY
Methodology
Biochemical (often involving chromatography or spectrophotometry)... This test typically employs biochemical methods, such as spectrophotometry, gas c... Read more
Sample Required
URINE (10ML)
Preparation
Proper preparation for the Homogentisic Acid - ALKAPTANURIA test is straightforward, as it primarily involves collecting a urine sample.Here are the i... Read more
Schedule Report
24 Hours
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
Is fasting required for the HGA urine test?No, fasting is not required. The test measures homogentisic acid excreted over 24 hours, and dietary intake... Read more
Test Description
Test Code
HOA01
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