Galactosaemia Screen
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Department: Biochemistry (referred) Requirement:
Turnaround Time: 6 - 8 weeks |
Background:
Investigation of possible galactosaemia
Sample must be received by the referral laboratory within 24 hours of sampling.
Please contact the Duty Biochemist to arrange transport before taking samples.
A blood transfusion within 6 weeks prior to sampling may invalidate results.
Other Comments:
Analysed at Department of Newborn Screening & Biochemical Genetics, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Whittal Street, Birmingham, B4 6DH
Interpretive comments will be provided by the referral laboratory.