- Test Name
- Reducing substances, Urine
- Aliases
- Provincial Mnemonic
- REDSU
- LOINC Test Code
- 59234-5
- Description and Primary Use
- Useful for screening for disorders with increased excretion of fructose, glucose, galactose, disaccharides, oligosacchrides and succinylpurines. Their presence frequently reflects dietary consumption, but can indicate specific pathology. The presence of saccharides in urine is seen in some inborn errors of metabolism.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- Not yet defined
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 4 - Non-formulary test (Test not available)
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
- Required Consultations
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
No special requirement
- Criteria for Rejection
Please consult specimen stability guide
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Referred out of province
- Last Updated
- 12-Sep-19