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Test ID: TRYPU Tryptophan, Random, Urine

Reporting Name

Tryptophan, U

Useful For

Aiding in the screening and monitoring of Hartnup disease

Clinical Information

Amino acids are the basic units that make up proteins and are crucial to virtually all metabolic processes in the body. Tryptophan is an essential amino acid necessary for the synthesis of serotonin, melatonin, and niacin.

 

Hartnup disease is a rare, usually benign, autosomal recessive disorder of renal and intestinal neutral amino acid transport. Reduced intestinal absorption of tryptophan and subsequent loss in the urine lead to a reduction of available tryptophan for the synthesis of niacin. The clinical features associated with Hartnup disease include an erythematous skin rash on exposed surfaces that is identical to the rash seen in pellagra (niacin deficiency) and cerebral ataxia. Biochemically, it is characterized by increased renal excretion of tryptophan and other neutral amino acids. Newborn screening studies reveal that most affected individuals remain asymptomatic, suggesting that clinical expression of symptoms is dependent on additional genetic or environmental factors (ie, multifactorial disease).

Interpretation

If the result is within the respective age-matched reference range, no interpretation is provided. When an abnormal result is reported, an interpretation may be added, including a correlation to available clinical information and recommendations for additional biochemical testing, if applicable.

Report Available

3 to 5 days

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Clinical Reference

1. Roth KS: Disorders of membrane transport. In: Sarafoglou K, Hoffmann GF, Roth KS, eds. Pediatric Endocrinology and Inborn Errors of Metabolism. McGraw-Hill Medical Division; 2009:108-112

2. Levy HL: Hartnup disorder. In: Valle D, Antonarakis S, Ballabio A, Beaudet AL, Mitchell GA, eds. The Online Metabolic and Molecular Bases of Inherited Disease. McGraw-Hill; 2019. Accessed March 08, 2023. Available at https://ommbid.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?sectionid=225555835&bookid=2709

Method Name

Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Specimen Type

Urine


Necessary 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)

Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL urine tube

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions: Collect a random urine specimen.


Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Urine Frozen (preferred) 70 days
  Refrigerated  14 days

Reference Values

≤35 months: 14-315 nmol/mg creatinine

3-8 years: 10-303 nmol/mg creatinine

9-17 years: 15-229 nmol/mg creatinine

≥18 years: 18-114 nmol/mg creatinine

Test Classification

This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

82131

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
TRYPU Tryptophan, U 28608-8

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
83823 Tryptophan, U 28608-8
34618 Interpretation (TRYPU) 59462-2
113131 Reviewed By 18771-6
Mayo Clinic Laboratories | Neurology Catalog Additional Information:

mml-Pediatric, mml-Neurometabolic