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| Test: | N-Acetyl Aspratic Acid |
| Comments: | Gross elevations of N-acetyl aspartate can be used to diagnose Canavan disease. We use gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for definitive identification. |
| Specimen type: | Urine |
| Sample Requirements: | Urine, 10-20 mL (min. 5 mL), frozen without preservatives, shipped frozen (packed w/ dry ice). |
| Turnaround time: | Routine: 5-7 working days, Stat: 2 days. |
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