Test ID CYSR Cystinuria Profile, Quantitative, Random, Urine
Useful For
Biochemical diagnosis of cystinuria using random urine specimens
Genetics Test Information
This test provides biochemical diagnosis of cystinuria. It measures cystine, lysine, ornithine, and arginine.
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reporting Name
Cystinuria Profile, QN, RandomSpecimen Type
UrineNecessary Information
1. Patient's age is required.
2. Include family history, clinical condition (asymptomatic or acute episode), diet, and drug therapy information
Specimen Required
Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect a random urine specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Urine | Frozen (preferred) | 70 days |
Refrigerated | 14 days |
Reference Values
Amino Acid |
Age groups |
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<2 months |
2-35 months |
3-6 years |
7-17 years |
≥18 years |
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Arginine |
Arg |
<250 |
<147 |
<81 |
<42 |
<65 |
Ornithine |
Orn |
<344 |
<238 |
<228 |
<291 |
<193 |
Cystine |
Cys |
<486 |
<285 |
<111 |
<84 |
<142 |
Lysine |
Lys |
<2217 |
<1321 |
<814 |
<463 |
<295 |
All results reported as nmol/mg creatinine.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Performing Laboratory

CPT Code Information
82136
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
CYSR | Cystinuria Profile, QN, Random | 90784-0 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
23517 | Arginine | 30062-4 |
23516 | Ornithine | 30049-1 |
23514 | Cystine | 30065-7 |
23515 | Lysine | 30048-3 |
50416 | Reviewed By | 18771-6 |
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.Disease States
- Cystinuria
Report Available
3 to 5 daysNY State Approved
YesForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Biochemical Genetics Test Request (T798) with the specimen.