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Test Details

Hippuric Acid, Urine Test

General Info:

Description:

The urinary hippuric acid (HA) test measures hippuric acid levels, a prevalent urinary metabolite. Healthcare professionals utilize this test to identify changes in liver functions, such as inborn errors of urea synthesis and non-ketotic hyperglycemia. Moreover, it is a biomarker for consuming fruits and vegetables and functions as a nonspecific indicator of toluene exposure.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 

Urine

Container Type: 

Plastic container

Volume: 

15 ml

Volume Unit: 

ml

Storage Condition:

Refrigerated

Sample Add-on Stability: 

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