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This test measures the amount of amino beta guanidinopropionate, a guanidine compound, in your urine to help evaluate certain metabolic conditions.
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Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 12471-9
- Short code
- ABGPU
- Synonyms
- AB-Gp Ur-mCnc
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- urine
- Container
- Sterile plastic urine container (without preservatives)
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 0
- Ref high
- 5
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- ≥ 0 years
- Method
- Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
- CPT
- 82131
- SNOMED
- 274517006
- Specimen volume
- Minimum 5 mL, preferred 10 mL urine
- Stability
- Refrigerate at 2-8°C for up to 7 days. For longer storage, freeze at -20°C or below. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
- Hemolysis max
- 0
- Lipemia max
- 0
- Icterus max
- 0
- TAT
- 72–168 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
The urine amino beta guanidinopropionate test is a specialized laboratory test that detects the presence of amino beta guanidinopropionate in your urine. Amino beta guanidinopropionate is a compound related to guanidine, which is a substance that can be produced by the body during normal metabolism or may be introduced through certain exposures. This test is typically ordered to help evaluate kidney function and detect certain metabolic disorders.
How is the test performed?
This test requires a urine sample. You will be given a sterile container to collect a sample of your urine. For most accurate results, you may be asked to collect the first morning urine sample, as it is more concentrated. The sample is then sent to a laboratory where it is analyzed using specialized techniques to detect the presence and amount of amino beta guanidinopropionate.
Why might I need this test?
Your doctor may order this test if you have symptoms suggesting a kidney problem or a metabolic disorder. It may also be used to monitor certain conditions or to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment. The test helps healthcare providers understand how well your kidneys are filtering waste products from your blood.
What do the results mean?
Results for this test are typically reported as positive (present) or negative (not detected). A positive result means that amino beta guanidinopropionate was found in your urine, which may indicate that your kidneys are not filtering this compound properly, or that there is an underlying metabolic condition. Your doctor will interpret the results in the context of your overall health, symptoms, and other test results.
Reference range
Reference range varies by laboratory and method. Typically 0-5 mmol/mol creatinine for amino beta guanidinopropionate in urine. Consult laboratory-specific reference intervals.N/A
No special preparation required. Collect random urine sample. Inform laboratory of any supplements or medications that may affect guanidino compound metabolism.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
◆Associated findings2
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to fast before this test?
Are there any risks associated with this test?
How long does it take to get results?
What happens if my results are abnormal?
Sources
- 1
- 2
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy