Description
measures the level of phosphoethanolamine in urine.
It is used to help evaluate inherited metabolic disorders,
especially disorders of phospholipid metabolism and
GPI-anchor biosynthesis, and may support the
assessment of hypophosphatasia.
Indications
used to evaluate inherited metabolic disorders, especially abnormalities in phospholipid metabolism and GPI-anchor biosynthesis, and may help in the investigation of hypophosphatasia and other metabolic conditions.
Sample Type, Quantity & Conditions
Spot urine
Special Precautions
No fasting required. Collect a clean spot urine sample in a sterile container. Maintain normal fluid intake. Do not stop any medications or supplements unless instructed by your healthcare provider. If there is a delay in transporting the sample to the laboratory, refrigerate or freeze it according to the laboratory's instructions, and protect it from light.
Normal Range