COLA Screening (cystine, ornithine, lysine, arginine)

LABOKLIN Service ID: 2275


  • Quantitative determination of the amino acids cystine, ornithine, lysine and arginine
  • For the diagnosis of cystinuria in different breeds

Material

Morning urine 1 ml (frozen upon arrival at the laboratory)

Method

Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LCMS)

Species list

Dog; cat on request

Duration

2–6 working days

Remark

  • Elevated in case of nephropathy, glomerulonephritis and renal amyloidosis, among others.
  • Note: Evaluation of amino acid concentrations is only possible with inactive sediment.
  • We also recommend analysing urinary sediment and determining the pH (urinalysis). To do so, please send in an additional urine sample that has not been frozen.