Mucopolysaccharides (Glycosaminoglycans)
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Department: Biochemistry (referred) Requirement:
Turnaround Time: 6 - 8 weeks |
Background:
Investigation of inherited metabolic disease in paediatric patients
Urine sample must be sufficiently concentrated for analysis - first morning sample advised. Approximately 5 mL urine is required for analysis.
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.