This private metabolic urine test analyses organic acid metabolites excreted in urine using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The catalogue price is £390.63 with no phlebotomy fee, and results are available in about 3 weeks.
Clinical biochemists and metabolic physicians use qualitative and quantitative urine organic acid profiling to investigate inherited metabolic disorders, mitochondrial pathways and organic acidaemias.
Written by Mr Stephen Lingam. Reviewed by Dr Mohammad Bakhtiar (GMC 4694470) on 18/10/2026.
No. This is a urine test, so there is no venous blood draw and no £50 phlebotomy fee.
A fresh random or early morning urine sample collected without preservatives and frozen promptly at the clinic is standard for metabolic organic acid analysis.
Specialist metabolic chromatography and clinical scientist interpretation take approximately 3 weeks.
Yes. Certain medications (such as valproate or paracetamol) and dietary supplements produce characteristic urinary metabolites, so list current medicines when attending.