Methylmalonic Acid, Urine with Creatinine
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Urine
Requires fasting: No
Sample collection required at Quest Diagnostics location
Details
Methylmalonic Acid, Urine with Creatinine - Methylmalonic Acid (MMA) is useful to diagnose and monitor Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency, and to diagnose and monitor patients with methylmalonic acidemia.
- Creatinine, Urine Random
- Methylmalonic Acid, Urine
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Details
Methylmalonic Acid, Urine with Creatinine - Methylmalonic Acid (MMA) is useful to diagnose and monitor Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency, and to diagnose and monitor patients with methylmalonic acidemia.
What type of sample is required for this test?
1.7 mL urine
Test Resources
For more information, please consult your healthcare provider.
2–5 business days
Methylmalonic Acid, Urine 0.3–2.2 mmol/mol creat
Creatinine, Random Urine
Age Reference Range
0–6 Months 0.18–2.48 mmol/L
7–11 Months 0.18–2.74 mmol/L
1–2 Years 0.18–9.72 mmol/L
3–8 Years 0.18–11.49 mmol/L 9–
12 Years 0.18–14.14 mmol/L
>12 Years 1.77–23.31 mmol/L
Creatinine, Random Urine
Age Reference Range
0–6 Months 0.18–2.48 mmol/L
7–11 Months 0.18–2.74 mmol/L
1–2 Years 0.18–9.72 mmol/L
3–8 Years 0.18–11.49 mmol/L 9–
12 Years 0.18–14.14 mmol/L
>12 Years 1.77–23.31 mmol/L
Collection Options with Fullscript
Sample collection requires a test kit that can be picked up at a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics collection guide
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 1.7 mL urine
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 0.6 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: Preservative-free urine collection container
- Transport Temperature: Refrigerated (Cold Packs)
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 4 days
- Refrigerated: 12 days
- Frozen: 30 days
- Reject Criteria:
- Received room temperature • Acidified urine
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
