Trimethylamine – 24h Urine (Fish Odour Syndrome)

Collection

Hospital or GP.

Sample container

All Colchester & Ipswich samples: Acid 24hr Urine Collection Container 2.5L. Min vol: 20ml.

Site

All Colchester & Ipswich samples: Sheffield.

Notes

If odours are intermittent, collect sample at time of odour. Loading with foods known to produce the odour may be necessary. Suggested loading procedure: High choline meal containing, for example, 2 eggs and 400g baked beans/soya beans.

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